Van Beckwith

Collaborator
DISC Type : is

Executive Vice President, Secretary, and Chief Legal Officer at Halliburton

Greater Houston, United States

Overview

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.

Personality Overview

Consensus Builder

Fair-minded

Example Driven

Win-win scenarios can appeal strongly to them.  Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are. They are more likely to go for proven solutions.

Topics They Care About

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.
Information Governance
He has authored content on "Defensibly Downsizing Your Data, " advising companies on how to reduce litigation risks and costs through better information management practices.

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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Halliburton Realigns Legal Leadership. Featured in Halliburton Investor Relations

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Work History

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

Education

1987 - 1990
JD from SMU Dedman School of Law
1983 - 1987
BBA from The University of Texas at Austin

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Exp : 35 Location : Greater Houston, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Executive Vice President, Secretary, and Chief Legal Officer at Halliburton
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Insights For Selling To Van

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Take time to make them feel comfortable before getting to the main pitch
  • When asking them questions, sound relatable and informal
  • If possible, involve their colleagues in the sales process

DONT's

  • Don’t sound very transactional
  • Don’t ask too many questions that sound too dry and objective
  • Don’t push them to make decisions very fast, let them take their time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Van is

  • Relationships can sway their decisions, followed by the low risk and the presence of good evidence.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Van

  • They are diplomatic when needed and rarely say no directly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Van move?

  • Even if they are engaged and friendly, they can take their time to make decisions.
  • Can Van take some risk or not?

  • They probably won’t put a lot at risk.

You And Van

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