Chris Lacy serves as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary at EXPAND ENERGY CORP., where he leads the company's global legal strategy, risk management, and corporate governance functions. In this multifaceted role, Chris advises the executive team and Board of Directors on high-stakes matters including mergers and acquisitions, regulatory compliance, commercial contracts, and environmental law. His leadership ensures EXPAND navigates the complex energy landscape with agility, supporting the company's mission to deliver sustainable energy solutions while mitigating legal and operational risks. With more than 25 years of experience in the energy sector, Chris began his career at Vinson & Elkins LLP, a preeminent energy law firm, where he specialized in upstream oil and gas transactions and international arbitration. He later held senior legal positions at ConocoPhillips and Shell, orchestrating multibillion-dollar deals, such as the $15 billion acquisition of renewable assets that accelerated Shell's net-zero ambitions. Chris holds a J.D. from Harvard Law School and a B.A. in Economics from Stanford University, and he is a frequent speaker at industry conferences on energy transition governance. Since joining EXPAND ENERGY CORP. in 2020, Chris has driven transformative initiatives, including the successful IPO that raised $2.5 billion and a series of strategic joint ventures expanding the company's hydrogen and carbon capture portfolios. His proactive approach to ESG compliance has earned EXPAND accolades, including a top ranking in corporate governance by Institutional Shareholder Services, solidifying his reputation as a visionary legal leader in the evolving energy industry.