Overview

Derek represents clients in mergers and acquisitions, debt financing, and general corporate governance. As a member of the firm’s Agribusiness Industry Group, Derek’s practice includes a particular focus on acquisitions and dispositions in the agriculture and timber industries. His experience includes title review, drafting transaction documents, and documents supporting debt financing transactions.

Derek has significant experience working in the forest products industry, having worked in on-the-ground forest operations including timber harvest and silviculture operations. Derek utilizes this experience to better inform industry clients in timber related transactions.

Education

Pritzker School of Law, Northwestern University, LL.M. Taxation, with Honors, 2023

Alexander Blewett III School of Law, University of Montana, J.D., with Honors, 2022

The Pennsylvania State University, B.S., Forest Science, Forest Management Option, 2010

Admissions

Oregon

Montana

Insights

Insights & Presentations

Affiliations

Civic

  • University of Montana Veterans Advocacy Clinic, former Pro Bono Student Volunteer

Practice Areas

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