Anthony C. Wills

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Missouri City, Texas 77459

281-***-**** acxk9c@r.postjobfree.com

Diverse legal background with more than 20 years’ experience supporting and advising on a variety of business, marketing, and strategic planning functions to include litigation, high-level negotiations, and commercial transactions and contracts such as worldwide master license agreements, software license agreements, consulting agreements and other worldwide master contract service agreements. Demonstrated expertise in managing outside counsel, contingent liability reporting and reducing litigation expenses. Diligently maintain knowledge of current case law, regulations, and legislation to ensure continuous corporate compliance.

Public / Private Corporations

Energy & Gas Regulations

Finance and Securities

Benefit and Workers Compensation

Litigation Management

Corporate, Mergers and Acquisitions

Professional Experience

WILLS LAW FIRM, PLLC, Houston, TX

Co-managing Partner, 2012 - 2016

Assume substantial responsibility in all areas of health benefits, business and workers compensation insurance and lease negotiation. Draft, develop, and implement firm-wide policies, including paid time off, credit cards, annual and incentive bonus program, telephone and internet and casual dress. Collaborate with internal clients to set appropriate priorities with clients and deliver results within the established timelines.

Solely responsible for hiring and managing a staff of 10 employees.

Implemented best practices and the formation of PLLC.

MARATHON OIL CORPORATION, Houston, TX

Senior Attorney, Corporate & Finance, 2004 - 2012

Provided legal counsel regarding UCC cash and bank transactions including bank agreements, ISDA’s, letters of credit and guarantees. Drafted no-action letters regarding Special Shareholder Meetings and Simple Majority Voting. Negotiated and approved contracts such as worldwide master license agreements, software license agreements, consulting agreements and other worldwide master contract service. Supported corporate governance and SEC compliance. Partnered with colleagues to review and file press releases and periodic reports including Form 10-Ks, 10-Qs and 8-Ks. Coordinator on global corporate policy committee providing legal advice.

Member of contingent liability reporting team

Successfully negotiated a complex $578M loan agreement between Marathon Oil and Norwegian Export Finance Government Agency.

Assisted with two different acquisitions totaling over $9B.

Lead attorney for $3B five year, revolving credit facility.

Presented FCPA compliance presentations to various business units.

VINSON & ELKINS, Houston, TX

Associate, Corporate, Finance & Securities Sections, 2000 - 2004

Represented corporate clients in a variety of debt, equity, subsidiaries and stock option matters. Advised clients with respect to employee benefit plans and corporate governance compliance.

Represented underwriters in connection with a $1B initial public offering of equity securities.

Represented a Fortune 100 integrated natural gas pipeline subsidiary in connection with the disposition of an intrastate natural gas pipeline for $726M.

BRACEWELL, Houston, TX

Associate, Real Estate, Energy & Finance, 1998-2000

EL PASO ENERGY (formerly TENNECO ENERGY), Houston, TX

Senior Strategist, 1992-1997

Senior Market Analyst

Senior Volume Analyst

Education and Credentials

Jurisprudence Doctorate

The University of Houston Law center – Houston, TX

American Jurisprudence Award for highest grade in Electric Industry Law & Policy, Natural Gas Marketing and Torts 1

Master of Business Administration

The University of Texas at Austin – Austin, TX

Dual Concentration in Marketing and Management

Bachelor of Arts, Managerial Studies

Rice University – Houston, TX

Licensure

Licensed to Practice Law in the state of Texas

Technical proficiencies

Windows and Mac OS; Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Relativity 9.4

Professional Associations

State bar of Texas, Member, 1998 – Present

National Bar Association, Member, 1998 - 2010

Houston Bar Association, Member, 1998 – 2006

Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts, Member, 1998 - 2004

Publication

1.Miles, Robin; Wills, Anthony, “Letters of Credit – Revised Article 5 of the Uniform Commercial Code,” The University of Texas Law School, 2000.

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