Phil Rivers is a member of Locke Lord Strategies in Washington, D.C., where he draws on a long career in the public and private sectors to provide both legal and lobbying counsel for the Firm's clients. He has worked for state and federal governments in both the executive and legislative branches. His most recent government experience was as Chief of Staff to U.S. Senator Richard C. Shelby (R-Ala.). Mr. Rivers previously gained significant experience in energy, environmental and international law as an attorney and business development executive with Texaco, Inc.
Education
- J.D., University of Alabama School of Law, 1978
Phi Delta Phi - B.A., Political Science, cum laude, University of Alabama, 1975
Phi Beta Kappa
Omicron Delta Kappa (chapter president)
Algeron Sidney Sullivan Award recipient
Bar Admissions
Representative Experience
- As Chief of Staff to U.S. Senator Richard C. Shelby (R-Ala.), intricately involved with congressional issues related to the Senate’s Banking, Appropriations and Governmental Affairs Committees.
- Worked with embassies, trade groups, foreign business councils and public policy organizations in Washington while representing Texaco's international business interests.
- Negotiated various energy development agreements with governments around the world.
- Represented large corporations and institutions before the federal government's executive and legislative branches.
- Directed clients on public policy, legislative strategy and advocacy when dealing with state, federal and foreign governments.
- Experienced in financial services, energy, environmental and international law issues.
Publications & Presentations
Professional History
- Partner, Locke Lord LLP
- Vice President, Bockorny Petrizzo, Government Relations Firm, Washington, D.C. (2004 - 2005)
- Chief of Staff, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) (2003 - 2004)
- Legislative Director, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) (2002)
- Senior International Affairs Representative, Texaco Inc. (1997 - 2001)
- Vice President, Texaco International Petroleum Co. (1989 - 1997)
- Federal Government Affairs Representative, Texaco Inc. (1983 - 1989)
- Legal Counsel, U.S. Department of the Interior (1982)
- Deputy Legal Counsel and Special Assistant Attorney General, State of Alabama (1980 - 1981)
- Associate, Roberts & Davidson, Tuscaloosa, Alabama (1979)
- Law Clerk, Judge Charles Wright, Presiding Judge, Alabama Court of Civil Appeals (1978)
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