His duties include representing ExxonMobil on Civil Justice Reform, including participation in Lawyers for Civil Justice, Civil Justice Reform Group, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform, and the American Tort Reform Association. He also is the advisor on Electronic Discovery Issues and Records Management for ExxonMobil. Prior to joining ExxonMobil, Robert was a partner at Haynes and Boone, LLP, where, for over 14 years, he practiced in the Business Litigation Section, focusing on International Arbitration and Technology Litigation as well as advising on Records Management and Electronic Discovery issues.