Derek is an associate in the firm’s Kansas City office. He practices in the areas of business and commercial litigation, insurance law, and product liability.
Prior Legal Experience
Missouri State Public Defenders – Children’s Defense Team, extern
Missouri State Public Defenders – Gladstone, intern
Academic Honors and Activities
UMKC Law School Student Emissary
Moot Court Competition Team
First-Generation Law Students Association, member
Tap-In Center, volunteer
Intramural Soccer Champion during undergrad and law school
Top Marks at the Regional Ellison Moot Court Competition
2 Awards voted on by peers for communication, support, and leadership
Community Activities
Recreational Soccer
Kansas City Run Club