Shawn Foster
About Shawn Foster
Shawn Foster is the Managing Counsel for Chemical Products, Operations, and M&A at ExxonMobil, providing commercial and transactional counsel with expertise in business asset acquisition and intellectual property management.
Current Title at ExxonMobil
Shawn Foster currently holds the position of Managing Counsel for Chemical Products, Operations, and M&A at ExxonMobil. His role includes providing commercial and transactional counsel for an international hydrocarbon fluids business unit. At ExxonMobil, Foster's expertise covers a range of critical areas including business asset acquisition and divestiture counsel, ensuring the company navigates these complex transactions effectively.
Professional Background
Shawn Foster has an extensive professional background that includes various roles in both legal and engineering fields. Prior to his current role at ExxonMobil, he served as an Associate Attorney at Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP from 2002 to 2006. As an engineer and project manager at Berwanger, Inc. from 1999 to 2002, Foster developed essential skills that he later brought to his legal practice. His career also includes engineering roles at Air Liquide America and Schlumberger, and an internship with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1995.
Education and Expertise
Shawn Foster holds a Juris Doctor (JD) in Intellectual Property from the University of Houston Law Center, where he studied from 1999 to 2002. He also has a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemical Engineering from Rice University, completed from 1990 to 1996. Foster's educational background equips him with specialized expertise in intellectual property management training, complementing his extensive experience in industrial and legal domains.
Legal Admissions and Certifications
Shawn Foster is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. He also holds a retired status with the State Bar of Illinois. These qualifications underscore his comprehensive legal expertise and authority in practicing law within specialized jurisdictions.