Dawn E. Norman
About Dawn E. Norman
Dawn E. Norman is a Senior Counsel at ExxonMobil with extensive experience in litigation and legal compliance.
Current Role at ExxonMobil
Dawn E. Norman is currently serving as Senior Counsel at ExxonMobil. She has been in this position since 2020, based in Houston, Texas, United States. Her role involves providing expert legal counsel, ensuring compliance, and managing risks for the corporation.
Previous Positions at ExxonMobil
Dawn held several roles at ExxonMobil prior to her current position. From 2019 to 2020, she was Operations Counsel as a secondee to Imperial Oil Limited in Calgary, Canada. Before that, she served as Supervising Counsel from 2018 to 2019 and Litigation Counsel from 2015 to 2018, both in Houston, Texas. These roles involved supervising legal activities, managing litigation processes, and risk mitigation.
Litigation Experience
Dawn gained significant litigation experience early in her career. She worked at Winstead PC as a Commercial/Employment Litigation Attorney from 2011 to 2014 and at Beirne, Maynard & Parsons, LLP from 2008 to 2011 in the same capacity. These roles honed her skills in advocacy in courtrooms and before administrative agencies.
Educational Background
Dawn E. Norman has a comprehensive educational background in law and related fields. She earned her J.D. from St. Mary's University School of Law. She also holds a Master's degree in Environmental Law from Texas State University-San Marcos, and a Bachelor's degree in Biology from Huston-Tillotson University.
Legal Compliance and Risk Management
Throughout her career, Dawn has advised global clients on legal compliance and risk management. She has a track record of minimizing litigation risks through stakeholder education and effective mitigation strategies. She partners with leadership to define objectives and develop business growth strategies, ensuring alignment with legal standards.