Gwendolyn Dawson
About Gwendolyn Dawson
Gwendolyn Dawson is the Managing Counsel for Technology & IP at ExxonMobil, with extensive experience in legal management and a background in chemical engineering and environmental sciences.
Title at ExxonMobil
Gwendolyn Dawson is currently the Managing Counsel, Technology & IP at ExxonMobil, a position she has held since 2022. Prior to this role, she served as Managing Counsel, Chemical Technology from 2021 to 2022. She worked as Managing Counsel, Litigation - International Disputes from 2020 to 2021, and Managing Counsel, Litigation - Commercial, Torts & Intellectual Property from 2018 to 2020. Her extensive experience within the company underscores her expertise in managing legal teams and addressing complex legal issues.
Previous Legal Roles at ExxonMobil
Before becoming the Managing Counsel, Technology & IP, Gwendolyn Dawson held multiple key legal positions at ExxonMobil. From 2012 to 2018, she was the Assistant Chief Attorney and from 2007 to 2012, she served as Counsel. These roles allowed her to develop a deep understanding of the legal landscape within the company, particularly in the areas of technology licensing and intellectual property.
Career at Law Firms
Before joining ExxonMobil, Gwendolyn Dawson worked at renowned law firms. She was an Associate at King & Spalding LLP from 2003 to 2007 and at Vinson & Elkins LLP from 2002 to 2003. These roles provided her with a strong foundation in legal practice, which she later built upon in her subsequent positions at ExxonMobil.
Judicial Clerkship
Gwendolyn Dawson gained early legal experience as a Law Clerk to Judge Dineen King at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit from 2001 to 2002. This role was instrumental in shaping her legal career, providing her with valuable insights into the judicial process and litigation.
Education and Academic Background
Gwendolyn Dawson holds a JD from The University of Texas School of Law, which she earned from 1998 to 2001. Prior to that, she completed her undergraduate studies at Rice University, where she achieved a BS in Chemical Engineering and a BA in Environmental Sciences from 1994 to 1998. Her educational background in engineering and law uniquely positions her to manage legal issues pertaining to technology and intellectual property.