Kevin Cunningham
PO Box 2265 South Padre Island,TX
Summary
Accomplished legal/business executive with 40+ years proven track record in the domestic and international energy business, adept in legal expertise and team leadership. Spearheaded complex legal/business strategies, enhancing the value of the enterprise. Skilled in relationship building, demonstrated through successful team and external provider supervision, driving significant legal victories and business advancements. Lifelong sailor and owner of numerous vessels both sail and power. Bluewater and coastal experience. Graduate of Chapman Maritime Professional Mariner Training Program.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President General Counsel
Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation
Houston, TX
10.2009 - 04.2021
Chief Legal Officer of a Fortune 500 Energy Company.
Managed the legal affairs of a publicly traded energy company including litigation, regulatory and government compliance, operational legal matters, material transactions and legally related media and government relations. Reported to the President and Chairman of the Board. Supervised staff of four and outside service providers.
Southern Division Counsel
Chesapeke Energy Corporation
Oklahoma City, OK
10.2006 - 10.2009
Managed operational legal matters, transactions, regulatory compliance and litigation for a Fortune 500 Energy Company. Reported to the General Counsel. Supervised a staff of two.
General Counsel
Urals Energy Corporation
London, England And Moscow, Russia
07.2006 - 09.2006
Chief Legal Counsel to a publicly traded company engaged in oil and gas exploration and production operations in Russia.
Senior Counsel
El Paso Energy
Houston, TX
01.2001 - 06.2006
Senior Counsel to a Fortune 500 energy company on domestic and international legal matters.
Vice President Land and Legal
Stallion Energy
Houston, TX
05.2000 - 01.2001
Managed land development and legal matters for private equity energy startup.
International Business Development Manager
Pennzoil Exploration and Production Company
Houston, TX
01.1998 - 05.2000
Developed energy business opportunities worldwide from generation stage to execution. Led interdisciplinary technical team. First-in country contact with national government representatives, diplomatic agencies, security and service providers. Negotiation of all opportunity access agreements and service contracts. Established in-country business presence then transitioned the enterprise to new country manager.
General Manager of South Texas Business Division
Pennzoil Exploration and Production Company
Houston, TX
02.1996 - 01.1998
Profit and loss responsibility for an operating division of a Fortune 500 energy exploration and production company. Annual budget of $40+MM with 140 employees engaged in oil and gas drilling and production operations in the South Texas region of the US.
Senior Counsel US Operations
Pennzoil Exploration and Production Company
Houston, TX
03.1984 - 01.1996
Responsible for operational legal matters and litigation for onshore US.
Counsel
Amoco Production Company
Houston, TX
07.1982 - 03.1984
Counsel to Texas operating division of Fortune 500 oil and gas exploration and production company.
Attorney
Shanks and Svetlik Law Firm
Houston, TX
02.1981 - 07.1982
Private legal practice representing oil and gas exploration and production clients in Texas.
Attorney
Haynes and Fullenweider
Houston, TX
08.1980 - 02.1981
Criminal defense law practice.
Briefing Attorney
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
Austin, TX
07.1979 - 08.1980
Assisting Judges of the highest criminal court in Texas deciding criminal appeals cases.
Education
No Degree - Professional Mariner Training Program
Chapman Maritime School
Stuart, FL03.2024
J.D. - Law
University of Texas School of Law
Austin, TX05.1979
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Texas
Austin, TX12.1975
No Degree - Expedition Leadership And Planning
National Outdoor Leadership School
Lander Wyoming07.1969
No Degree - Seamanship
Hurricane Island Outward Bound Sea School
Hurricane Island, ME07.1968
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Relationship Building
- Decision-Making
- Critical Thinking
- Legal Expertise
- Business Management
- Seamanship
Affiliations
- Licensed by State Bar of Texas to Practice Law since 1979
- Former Member Lakewood Yacht Club Seabrook TX
- Pelican Yacht Club Fort Pierce FL Membership pending board approval
- Life Member Dallas Safari Club
- Life Member Texas Bighorn Sheep Foundation
Timeline
Vice President General Counsel
Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation
10.2009 - 04.2021
Southern Division Counsel
Chesapeke Energy Corporation
10.2006 - 10.2009
General Counsel
Urals Energy Corporation
07.2006 - 09.2006
Senior Counsel
El Paso Energy
01.2001 - 06.2006
Vice President Land and Legal
Stallion Energy
05.2000 - 01.2001
International Business Development Manager
Pennzoil Exploration and Production Company
01.1998 - 05.2000
General Manager of South Texas Business Division
Pennzoil Exploration and Production Company
02.1996 - 01.1998
Senior Counsel US Operations
Pennzoil Exploration and Production Company
03.1984 - 01.1996
Counsel
Amoco Production Company
07.1982 - 03.1984
Attorney
Shanks and Svetlik Law Firm
02.1981 - 07.1982
Attorney
Haynes and Fullenweider
08.1980 - 02.1981
Briefing Attorney
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
07.1979 - 08.1980
No Degree - Professional Mariner Training Program
Chapman Maritime School
J.D. - Law
University of Texas School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Texas
No Degree - Expedition Leadership And Planning
National Outdoor Leadership School
No Degree - Seamanship
Hurricane Island Outward Bound Sea School