Allison Childs
About Allison Childs
Allison Childs serves as the Vice President and Associate General Counsel at Par Pacific Holdings, Inc., a position she has held since 2024. She has extensive legal experience, including previous roles at Latham & Watkins and Denbury Resources Inc.
Current Role at Par Pacific Holdings
Allison Childs serves as Vice President and Associate General Counsel at Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. since 2024. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing legal matters and providing strategic legal guidance to the company. Her extensive experience in the legal field supports her contributions to the organization.
Previous Positions at Par Pacific Holdings
Prior to her current role, Allison Childs held several positions at Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. She served as Associate General Counsel from 2022 to 2024 and as Senior Counsel from 2019 to 2022. In these roles, she managed various legal issues and contributed to the company's compliance and regulatory strategies.
Experience at Latham & Watkins
Allison Childs worked at Latham & Watkins as an Attorney from 2015 to 2019 in the Houston, Texas Area. During her time there, she gained valuable experience in corporate law and litigation. She also served as a Summer Associate at the firm in 2014, further developing her legal skills.
Educational Background
Allison Childs earned her Doctor of Law (J.D.) from SMU Dedman School of Law, where she studied from 2012 to 2015. She also holds a BBA in Accounting and Business Honors, along with a Master of Science in Finance from Texas A&M University, where she studied from 2008 to 2012. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her legal career.
Early Career Experience
Before her current roles, Allison Childs gained experience as a Legal Extern at Denbury Resources Inc. in 2014 and as a Summer Associate at Vinson & Elkins in 2013. She also completed an Audit Internship at Deloitte in 2011. These positions contributed to her understanding of legal and financial practices.