Christopher Morales
About Christopher Morales
Christopher Morales is the Managing Tax Counsel for the Tax Law Division at ExxonMobil, specializing in tax planning for the company's chemical sector.
Current Position at ExxonMobil
Christopher Morales currently serves as the Managing Tax Counsel in the Tax Law Division at ExxonMobil. Since April 2018, he has focused on providing tax planning advice specifically for the company's Chemicals business unit. Based in the Greater Houston area, Morales leverages his extensive background in tax law to support the financial strategies of one of the world's largest energy corporations.
Previous Experience at Baker Botts
Before joining ExxonMobil, Christopher Morales worked at Baker Botts. Initially, he was an Associate in the Income Tax Group from 2010 to 2014. After gaining additional expertise, he returned to Baker Botts as a Senior Associate in the same group from 2016 to 2018. During his time there, he contributed to a variety of tax-related projects and honed his skills in income tax law.
Earlier Career Roles
Christopher Morales has a robust history in the tax and audit sectors. He served as an Associate at Gray Reed & McGraw LLP from 2014 to 2016. Prior to that, he held the position of Senior Audit Associate at Hein & Associates between 2005 and 2007. His career began at KPMG as an Audit Associate in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area from 2004 to 2005.
Educational Background in Law and Accounting
Christopher Morales earned his J.D. with High Honors from the University of Chicago Law School, where he studied from 2007 to 2010. He also holds both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Accounting from the University of Oklahoma, having completed his studies from 1997 to 2003. This strong educational foundation underpins his expertise in tax law and financial advisory roles.