Derrick Wright
About Derrick Wright
Derrick Wright is a Jr. Commercial Attorney at Elevate Services with extensive experience in civil litigation and legal operations, holding a Juris Doctor from Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University.
Work at Elevate Services
Derrick Wright currently holds the position of Jr. Commercial Attorney at Elevate Services, where he has been involved in Legal Operations - Legal Business Solutions since 2018. His role encompasses various responsibilities related to legal business solutions, contributing to the firm's operational efficiency. Prior to this position, he has accumulated extensive legal experience through various roles in the legal field.
Education and Expertise
Derrick Wright earned his Juris Doctor from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, where he studied from 2013 to 2015. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations from Ohio Dominican University, completed from 2001 to 2003, and an Associate of Applied Science in Sports & Fitness Management from Columbus State Community College, achieved from 1999 to 2001. His educational background supports his expertise in legal writing, analytical thinking, and team building.
Legal Experience
Derrick Wright has a diverse legal background, having worked in various capacities within the legal field. He served as a Summer Law Clerk at Rosenstein Law Group in 2014 and held positions as a Law Clerk/Contract Attorney at Salvador Phillips, PLLC from 2015 to 2016. He also gained experience as a Legal Intern at Squire Sanders in 2014 and as a Judicial Intern for the Hon. Joseph C. Kreamer at the Superior Court of Maricopa County in 2013. His experience includes extensive work in civil litigation and drafting Non-Disclosure Agreements.
Previous Employment
Before his legal career, Derrick Wright worked as a Risk Operations Analyst at JP Morgan Chase from 2009 to 2010. He also served as a Senior Process Executive at Cognizant Technology Solutions from 2010 to 2012. His early professional experiences provided him with a strong foundation in analytical skills and operational processes, which he later applied in his legal roles.
Skills and Specializations
Derrick Wright possesses strong skills in analytical thinking, Microsoft Word, team building, and legal writing. He has a demonstrated history of drafting and negotiating Non-Disclosure Agreements, focusing on key provisions such as choice of law, permitted disclosure, and survival of confidentiality obligations. His skill set supports his effectiveness in legal operations and business solutions.