M. Derek Harris
Associate
Atlanta
ph : 404.815.2709
fax : 404.815.3415
Practice Experience
- Derek Harris is a member of the Firm’s Business Litigation and Trade Regulation Practice Group.
- Mr. Harris represents clients in civil matters in the areas of intellectual property litigation, government regulation, and general litigation. He also has additional experience in the area of product liability.
Professional and Civic Activities
- Atlanta Bar Association (2002-present)
- Georgetown Club of Georgia (2002-present)
- State Bar of Georgia, Children & the Courts Committee, Advisor (2006-present)
Professional Recognition
- Selected as one of the Top 40 Up and Comers Under the Age of 40 by the Atlanta Business Chronicle
- Co-Recipient of a Certificate of Recognition from the Pro Bono Project of The Georgia Bar for outstanding public service to Georgia’s low income citizens in 2006.
BAR ADMISSIONS
COURT ADMISSIONS
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia
Background
- Jones Day (Atlanta, GA)
Associate (2002-2006)
Education
- Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 2002)
National White Collar Crime Mock Trial Team, Semi-Finalist
Barrister’s Council, Mock Trial Team
Black Law Students Association - University of Delaware (B.A., 1999)
Major in Criminal Justice
Minor in Legal Studies