Scott Yarnell
About Scott Yarnell
Scott Yarnell is a Senior Counsel at ExxonMobil in Annandale, New Jersey, specializing in patent strategies and intellectual property matters.
Title
Scott Yarnell holds the position of Senior Counsel at ExxonMobil, a role he has been in since 2018, based in Annandale, New Jersey.
Professional Experience
Scott Yarnell has an extensive legal career, primarily focused on patent strategies and intellectual property matters. He currently serves as Senior Counsel at ExxonMobil. Prior to this, he was Counsel for Research & Engineering at ExxonMobil (2013-2018), based in Annandale, New Jersey. Before joining ExxonMobil, he was a Partner at Hunton & Williams LLP (2007-2013) in McLean, Virginia, and an Associate at the same firm (2000-2007) in Washington, D.C., and McLean, Virginia. He also worked as an Associate at another law firm from 1997 to 2000.
Education and Expertise
Scott Yarnell earned his JD from The George Washington University Law School, where he studied from 1994 to 1997. He also holds a BS in Biological Science from Drexel University, obtained in 1970. His expertise includes developing and implementing patent strategies, advising on intellectual property matters, and preparing and negotiating various legal agreements.
Responsibilities at ExxonMobil
In his role as Senior Counsel at ExxonMobil, Scott Yarnell is responsible for developing and implementing patent strategies. He advises business executives on intellectual property matters and prepares and negotiates agreements for a wide range of legal matters, ensuring the company's interests are well-protected and aligned with its business goals.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before his tenure at ExxonMobil, Scott Yarnell gained significant experience at Hunton & Williams LLP, where he served as a Partner from 2007 to 2013 and as an Associate from 2000 to 2007. His legal career began as an Associate at another law firm from 1997 to 2000. His early roles laid a robust foundation in various legal disciplines, particularly in intellectual property.