George Rizzo
About George Rizzo
George Rizzo is a Senior Counsel at ExxonMobil with a background in law and political economy.
Current Role at ExxonMobil
George Rizzo is currently serving as Senior Counsel at ExxonMobil. He has held this position for 366 months in the Houston, Texas area. His extensive tenure at one of the world's largest publicly traded international oil and gas companies highlights his significant expertise and commitment to legal counsel in the energy sector.
Previous Position at Simon Peragine Smith & Redfearn
Before joining ExxonMobil, George Rizzo worked as an Associate at Simon Peragine Smith & Redfearn. He dedicated six years, from 1994 to 2000, to practicing law in the Greater New Orleans Area. This role helped develop his foundational skills in legal practice and provided him with valuable experience in handling various legal matters.
Clerkship at Orleans Parish Civil District Court
George's legal career began with a clerkship at the Orleans Parish Civil District Court under the Honorable Max N. Tobias. This position lasted for one year, from 1993 to 1994, in the Greater New Orleans Area. This early experience in the legal field provided him with a strong understanding of the judicial system and procedural law.
Education and Academic Background
George Rizzo pursued his higher education at Tulane University and Tulane Law School. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Economy from Tulane University, studying from 1986 to 1990. He then completed his Doctor of Law (JD) at Tulane Law School, from 1990 to 1993. This solid academic foundation in both political economy and law has equipped him with the knowledge and skills necessary for his legal career.