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ARNOLD DODDERER

ARNOLD DODDERER

Richardson,TX

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Desired Job Title

General CounselAssistant General CounselDeputy General CounselFractional General CounselChief Legal Officer

Work Type

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On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Richardson, TX, US
Open to relocation: No

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Summary

Senior legal executive with extensive experience in corporate governance and M&A, serving as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Board. Led a legal department through significant business expansion, achieving a 48% reduction in legal spend while overseeing $10B+ in transactions. Open to senior in-house counsel roles.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Compliance Officer

Sunoco
Philadelphia, PA
01.2011 - 11.2012
  • Reported to Audit Committees and executive leadership; conducted risk-based review leading to implementation of 14 policies and 3 guidebooks.
  • Oversaw employee hotline and investigation processes; delivered findings and recommendations to senior leadership to address compliance issues.
  • Developed an integrated compliance program for Sunoco, Inc. and Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. to ensure regulatory adherence and mitigate risk.

Assistant General Counsel

Sunoco
03.2007 - 11.2012
  • Led the Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) legal group; served as de facto general counsel for Toledo, Tulsa, Marcus Hook, and Philadelphia refining facilities, ensuring compliance and mitigating legal risks.
  • Secured regulatory concessions from federal, state, and local agencies, enabling formation and operation of Philadelphia refinery joint venture, supporting strategic business objectives.
  • Served as second chair and HSE lead for divestiture or closure of five refining facilities and several chemical manufacturing businesses, facilitating smooth transitions and minimizing legal exposure.
  • Chosen as one of six members of the executive travel team (CEO, CFO, GC, and three others) for the Energy Transfer Partners acquisition due diligence and negotiations.

General Counsel

Sunoco LP
Dallas, TX
12.2012 - 04.2024
  • Chief legal officer and strategic advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors of a publicly traded fuel distribution and retail company with 7,000+ locations, $5B+ enterprise value, and $700M+ EBITDA
  • Directed a legal department of up to 36 professionals supporting 180% EBITDA growth ($250M to $700M) and 50% location growth (5,250 to 7,825 locations) over tenure
  • Negotiated across-the-board fee discounts to cut external legal spend 48% ($13.9M to $7.3M); cut internal spend 22% ($5.6M to $4.3M) while supporting substantial business expansion recognized as best deal team in the business by industry analysts
  • Managed a complex legacy liability portfolio spanning 700+ litigation matters
  • Led a $40B+ divestiture of 1,300+ company-operated convenience store and restaurant locations (2017)
  • Executed three major MLP dropdown contributions totaling $4.6B, incorporating complex tax structuring and wholesale operations reorganization to enhance operational efficiency
  • Structured and executed a $1.5B MLP reorganization to maximize tax efficiency and establish a qualified income growth platform
  • Led a key role in a $1.8B planned acquisition of a publicly owned entity with 600+ company-operated and 900+ franchise locations
  • Structured $750MM captive insurance and formed management company for legacy environmental and toxic tort liabilities, streamlining risk management strategies
  • Completed the sale of a 1,500-acre industrial facility with 100+ real estate parcels, multiple site partners, and hundreds of assigned contracts
  • Led a $400MM equity acquisition (300 retail locations, including HSR clearance), a $240MM Hawaii acquisition (retail assets and terminal operations), and a $112MM acquisition (40 locations across Tennessee and Georgia)
  • Provided strategic counsel to the Board of Directors and Audit Committee on governance, fiduciary duties, and regulatory compliance
  • Advised on SEC regulatory requirements, debt and equity issuances, and public company reporting obligations

Associate Attorney

K&L Gates LLP
Pittsburgh, PA
03.2000 - 03.2007
  • Represented clients in complex litigation, mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and other transactional matters
  • Advised energy and manufacturing clients on litigation, transactions, and regulatory matters to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.
  • Guided clients on health, environmental, and safety compliance, administrative enforcement defense, and permitting strategies to enhance operational integrity.
  • Assisted in navigating construction projects and facility permitting processes, ensuring alignment with planning and regulatory requirements.

Education

Executive Leadership Program -

Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
01-2010

Juris Doctor -

University of Michigan Law School
Ann Arbor, MI
01-2000

Bar Admissions -

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
01-2000

Bachelor of Arts -

University of Arkansas
Monticello, AR
01-1997

Skills

  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Corporate Governance
  • SEC Compliance
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Risk Management
  • Litigation Management
  • Corporate Restructuring
  • Antitrust & Competition Law
  • Environmental Compliance
  • Franchise Compliance
  • Intellectual Property
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Budget Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Crisis Management
  • Team Leadership

Personal Information

Title: Senior Legal Executive / General Counsel / Board & Executive Advisor

Websites

Timeline

General Counsel

Sunoco LP
12.2012 - 04.2024

Chief Compliance Officer

Sunoco
01.2011 - 11.2012

Assistant General Counsel

Sunoco
03.2007 - 11.2012

Associate Attorney

K&L Gates LLP
03.2000 - 03.2007

Executive Leadership Program -

Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania

Juris Doctor -

University of Michigan Law School

Bar Admissions -

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Arts -

University of Arkansas

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