Derek Ensminger
About Derek Ensminger
Derek Ensminger serves as the Senior Director of Senior Litigation and Employment Counsel at Inspire Brands, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in labor and employment law, having previously held positions at SONIC Drive-In and Inspire Brands, and he also teaches as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Oklahoma City University School of Law.
Current Role at Inspire Brands
Derek Ensminger currently serves as the Senior Director - Senior Litigation and Employment Counsel at Inspire Brands. He has held this position since 2021 in the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing litigation and employment matters across a diverse portfolio of brands, including Arby's, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, Rusty Taco, and Sonic Drive-In. His expertise contributes to the legal strategies and compliance of these well-known franchises.
Previous Experience at SONIC Drive-In
Before his current role at Inspire Brands, Derek Ensminger worked at SONIC Drive-In in various legal capacities. He served as Associate General Counsel - Labor and Employment from 2015 to 2018, followed by a position as Assistant General Counsel - Labor and Employment from 2018 to 2019. During his tenure, he focused on labor and employment law issues, providing legal guidance and support to the organization.
Education and Legal Qualifications
Derek Ensminger earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from Oklahoma City University School of Law, where he studied from 2006 to 2009. Prior to this, he obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Marketing and Management from the University of Oklahoma - Price College of Business, completing his studies from 2002 to 2006. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his legal career.
Academic Contributions at Oklahoma City University
In addition to his legal practice, Derek Ensminger has been an Adjunct Professor of Law at Oklahoma City University School of Law since 2016. In this role, he contributes to the academic development of future legal professionals by sharing his extensive knowledge and experience in litigation and employment law.
Expertise in Litigation and Employment Law
Derek Ensminger has developed extensive expertise in handling litigation and employment matters throughout his career. His experience encompasses a range of legal issues faced by major brands under Inspire Brands. This background equips him with the skills necessary to navigate complex legal challenges and provide effective counsel to organizations in the food and beverage industry.