Ruth Mendez
Senior legal executive with 25+ years of legal and commercial experience| President, Hispanic Bar Association of Houston | Legal Strategist |Advocate for Mentorship & Talent Development
- Role
- Head of Legal, Shell Mexico & Vp- Legal Jiffy Lube International, Inc at Shell
- Location
- Houston, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ruth Mendez
With over two decades of experience in the energy sector, I have been at the forefront of navigating complex legal landscapes. As the current Senior Legal Counsel and VP-Legal for Jiffy Lube International, my focus is on driving strategic legal initiatives that align with Jiffy Lube\'s mission to power progress. Leveraging skills from my background in Digital, CP & IT, Downstream, and Upstream legal matters, I\'ve contributed to JLI\'s organizational success by ensuring compliance and facilitating innovative growth.
Experience
Head of Legal, Shell Mexico & Vp- Legal Jiffy Lube International, Inc
Jan 2023 — Present · Houston, TX, US
Legal executive, currently leading legal strategy for Shell Mexico and Jiffy Lube International, Inc.As Head of Legal for Shell Mexico and a member of the Country Chair Team, I advise on legal matters that drive business priorities, ensure governance, and uphold ethical standards.As VP-Legal for Jiffy Lube International, Inc, I collaborate with the JLI executive team to shape legal and commercial strategy across franchised U.S. stores. I oversee day-to-day legal operations, manage pre-litigation, acquisitions, and compliance, and actively support the growth and development of the JLI legal team.I’m committed to building trusted legal partnerships through integrity, inclusion, and strategic leadership.
Education
SMU Cox School of Business
Certificate - Corporate Executive Development Program , Business/Commerce, General
University of Houston Law Center
Doctor of Law - JD, Law
University of Houston
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Management Information Systems, General
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