David J. Bernal

Vice President and Deputy General Counsel

DAVID J. BERNAL was appointed vice president and deputy general counsel in October 2024.

Before assuming this role, Mr. Bernal served as assistant general counsel at the company. He joined Apache in 2008, where he handled commercial litigation, counseled executives and senior management, and provided legal guidance on various employment and human resources issues.

Previously, Mr. Bernal served as a Texas state district judge. From 1999 to 2003, Mr. Bernal was a legal associate at King & Spalding.

Mr. Bernal received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Houston and his law degree from the University of Houston Law Center.