Mark Howell

About Mark Howell

Business focused and pragmatic General Counsel with a strong track record leading the corporate legal function, with a focus on corporate finance and securities, SEC reporting, corporate governance, and developing tailored processes to meet internal legal needs. Extensive leadership driving mergers & acquisitions, international transactions, and routine as well as \"bet the company\" litigation with a demonstrated track record of success. Strong background in corporate strategy, negotiating major transactions and joint ventures, and Human Resources matters. I have also been fortunate to have worked with existing company leadership in establishing the legal function and building a lean, cost-focused team to address the needs of the organization while minimizing costs and improving utilization of outside counsel. Strong track record of refining Risk Management and insurance processes with proven, cost-effective results. Demonstrated reputation for being easy to work with in both a public company and private equity settings, with a dedication to achieving results that serve the interests of all stakeholders.

Experience

1. Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer

   Apache Industrial

   Nov 2019 — Present

Education

• The University of Texas at Austin

  B.A., English, History

• South Texas College of Law Houston

  Juris Doctorate, Corporate and Securities Law

Skills

• Energy Industry
• Energy
• Joint Ventures
• Securities Regulation
• Securities
• International Law
• Contract Negotiation
• Oil & Gas
• Corporate Governance
• Due Diligence
• Management
• Arbitration
• Legal Writing
• Litigation
• Finance
• Corporate Finance
• Legal Assistance
• Civil Litigation
• Corporate Law
• Legal Research
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Legal Advice
• Negotiation
• Acquisitions
• Employment Law