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
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Host of the Stoel Rives | Deeply Rooted Podcast episode: “How Tech and Carbon Markets Drive Modern Reforestation with Grant Canary, CEO of Mast Reforestation.”
Podcasts
- Podcast
Mass timber is pushing the limits of design, cutting carbon while speeding up construction. Bold projects and local investments are turning it from an emerging trend into the future of building.
Affiliations
Civic
- University of Montana Veterans Advocacy Clinic, former Pro Bono Student Volunteer