Derek W.
About Derek W.
Derek W. serves as Corporate Counsel specializing in M&A and Partnerships at RingCentral, having previously held positions at several law firms including McGrail & Bensinger LLP and Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP. He earned his Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Amherst College.
Work at RingCentral
Derek W. serves as Corporate Counsel focusing on M&A and Partnerships at RingCentral. He has been with the company since 2024, contributing to legal strategies and compliance in mergers and acquisitions. His role involves advising on partnership agreements and ensuring legal frameworks align with corporate objectives. RingCentral, based in San Mateo County, California, is a leader in cloud communications and collaboration solutions.
Education and Expertise
Derek W. holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Harvard Law School, where he studied from 2016 to 2019. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Philosophy from Amherst College, completing his studies from 2013 to 2016. His educational background provides a strong foundation in legal principles and critical thinking, essential for his work in corporate law.
Background
Derek W. has a diverse background in corporate law, having worked at several prestigious law firms. He began his legal career at the Southern Poverty Law Center in 2017, focusing on economic justice. He then worked as a Corporate Associate at Goldberg Kohn Ltd. from 2019 to 2021, followed by Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP from 2021 to 2023. His experience spans various aspects of corporate law, including mergers and acquisitions.
Previous Positions
Before joining RingCentral, Derek W. held positions at multiple law firms. He worked as a Corporate Associate at McGrail & Bensinger LLP for eight months in 2023 in New York City. He also spent two years at Goldberg Kohn Ltd. in Chicago and two years at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP in San Francisco. These roles have equipped him with extensive experience in corporate legal matters.