Chad W.

Chad W. is an accomplished legal professional with extensive experience in intellectual property law, currently serving as Assistant General Counsel for Chevron Phillips Chemical Company since June 2010. With a focus on patent matters related to polyethylene resins and catalysts, Chad manages a substantial portfolio of approximately 1,600 cases, overseeing various aspects of intellectual property including strategy, licensing, and compliance. Prior to this role, Chad held positions at Carstens & Cahoon LLP, where responsibilities included patent prosecution and freedom to operate opinions, and at Lummus Technology, contributing to engineering and design in the oil and gas sector. Chad holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Houston Law Center and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Texas A&M University.