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Cliff Rankin


Cliff is the general counsel of 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ Group, Inc.  His responsibilities include oversight of the company’s Legal, Ethics & Compliance, Internal Audit, and Risk Management functions.  He is based in Reston, VA, 91ÖÆÆ¬³§â€™s corporate headquarters.

Prior to his current role, Cliff served as deputy commercial manager for 91ÖÆÆ¬³§, supporting commercial matters for each of 91ÖÆÆ¬³§â€™s global business units and other strategic initiatives. From 2020-22, he served as deputy general counsel for 91ÖÆÆ¬³§, and his responsibilities included oversight of the managing counsels of the Mining & Metals; Nuclear, Security & Environment; and Energy global business units; 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ Enterprises; and the Corporate and Labor & Employment functions within the Legal Department.  He was also responsible for oversight of corporate-wide risk management operations and strategic development.     

From 2017-20, in addition to serving as deputy general counsel, he was also the head of Risk Management for 91ÖÆÆ¬³§.  From 2010-2017, he held various roles in the Energy global business unit, including as its commercial manager and manager of Legal.

Cliff earned his undergraduate degree in finance from Texas A&M University and his law degree from the University of Texas – School of Law. Prior to joining 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ in 2010, he was the executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary for Shaw Group, Inc.  Prior to that, Cliff spent 16 years at international law firm Vinson & Elkins LLP, where he was a partner since 2000.