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Matthew Mostes

San Francisco

Summary

Dynamic Senior Legal Analyst with Chevron Corporation, skilled in legal research and project management. Expert in toxic torts and civil procedure, successfully collaborating with in-house counsel to devise effective defense strategies. Proven ability to ensure compliance with data privacy regulations while fostering team collaboration in high-pressure environments.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Legal Analyst

Chevron Corporation
04.1991 - 05.2025
  • Served as liaison with outside counsel on the Company's litigation docket. Areas of expertise include:
  • Toxic Torts,
  • Eminent Domain,
  • General Personal Injury Defense,
  • Civil Procedure with emphasis on Service of Process and Jurisdictional Issues;
  • Provided research memoranda to guide clients, and brief counsel on relevant legal theories;
  • Collaborated with in-house counsel to develop most effective defense strategy, based on theory of the case, and alternative defense scenarios;
  • Maintained historical knowledge germane to relevant legacy of corporate identities impacted by various mergers, acquisitions and company transformations.
  • drafted discovery pleadings
  • interviewed/prepped witnesses
  • Analyzed property records to determine potential company liabilities/ duties re same;
  • ??

Litigation Legal Assistant

McCutchen Doyle Brown & Enersen
08.1989 - 01.1991
  • General litigation teamwork, including effectively meeting filing/discovery deadlines, ensuring timely submission of all required filings and correspondence.
  • Encouraged team dynamics through collaboration with colleagues in support roles and attorney positions.
  • Provided trial support by creating/maintaining exhibit, and witness binders, and responding to essential documentation requests throughout proceedings.


Education

J.D. - Criminal And Constitutional Law

University of San Francisco School of Law
San Francisco, CA
05-1988

Bachelor of Arts - Forensic Studies (Criminal Justice)

Indiana University, Bloomington
Bloomington, IN
12-1984

Skills

  • Legal research expertise
  • Project management
  • Data privacy regulations
  • Compliance monitoring

Affiliations

  • Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights of the Bay Area
  • Project open Hand Volunteer/contributor
  • SF Food Bank Volunteer

Timeline

Senior Legal Analyst

Chevron Corporation
04.1991 - 05.2025

Litigation Legal Assistant

McCutchen Doyle Brown & Enersen
08.1989 - 01.1991

J.D. - Criminal And Constitutional Law

University of San Francisco School of Law

Bachelor of Arts - Forensic Studies (Criminal Justice)

Indiana University, Bloomington
Matthew Mostes