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Van Beckwith

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Executive Vice President, Secretary, and Chief Legal Officer at Halliburton
📍 Greater Houston, United States

Van Beckwith is the Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer at Halliburton, a role he assumed after a distinguished career at Baker Botts where he was the firmwide chair of the litigation department. A graduate of SMU Dedman School of Law and The University of Texas at Austin, colleagues describe him as among the top 1% of lawyers.

While his public profile focuses on his legal career, his educational roots at The University of Texas at Austin suggest a strong connection to the university community and its traditions. He has a demonstrated interest in legal scholarship and professional development, having authored publications and frequently promoting his team.

He secured a significant trial win in the Delaware Chancery Court for Allegro Development Corporation against its founder.

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Experience
35 Years
Current Role
Executive Vice President, Secretary, and Chief Legal Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Houston, United States
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Priorities

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Complex Litigation
He led the litigation department at a major law firm and has a track record of securing wins in high-stakes corporate cases, such as in the Delaware Chancery Court.
Legal Team Building
His public posts focus on recruiting top talent and celebrating the expertise of his "outstanding" and "stellar" legal and compliance teams at Halliburton.
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Career

Work history

12-2020
Executive Vice President, Secretary, and Chief Legal Officer
Halliburton
1-2020 - 12-2020
Senior Vice President and General Counsel
Halliburton
3-2017 - 12-2019
Firmwide Chair of Litigation Department at Baker Botts, LLP
Baker Botts
3-2013 - 12-2019
Executive Committee Member
Baker Botts
7-2012 - 3-2017
Partner in Litigation Department and Firmwide Partner-In-Charge: Recruiting
Baker Botts
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Media appearances

Halliburton Promotes Van Beckwith to Chief Legal Officer. Featured in Bloomberg Law
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Halliburton Names New Chief Legal Officer. Featured in Halliburton Investor Relations
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Education
1987 - 1990
JD
SMU Dedman School of Law
1983 - 1987
BBA
The University of Texas at Austin
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