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Derek DuBois

Horseshoe Bay,TX

Summary

Professional with wide-ranging experience across the international business and legal marketplace. Versed in the technologies essential to executing projects in the modern world. Team player who realizes that communication and collaboration are the foundations to building something great.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Lead/Project Attorney

Contract/Various
Chicago/Remote, IL
09.2016 - Current
  • Oversaw project details, consistently adhering to legal requirements.
  • Led teams to coordinate with clients and counsel in order to deliver work product on strict deadlines.

Project Attorney

The Pomerantz Law Firm
Chicago, IL
08.2015 - 08.2016
  • Collaborated in leadership role to win $3 billion dollar judgment against international oil company - at the time, the largest in history.
  • Assisted in various levels of case management for discovery process.

Project Attorney

Jones Day
Dallas, Texas
06.2013 - 08.2015
  • Participated in all levels of the discovery process.
  • Collaborated as part of team to deliver work product to large multinational client.

Ethanol Broker

Atlas Markets
Houston, TX
07.2011 - 06.2012
  • Developed and executed strategy for industry-leading commodity brokerage firm's entrance into Brazilian ethanol market.
  • Assembled 60+ client base of ethanol producers and traders.

Solo Practitioner

Self
Houston, TX
01.2010 - 06.2011
  • Represented clients in commercial, family and criminal litigation.
  • Appeared in over 20 hearings, two trials and a mediation.

Education

J.D. - Law

The University of Houston
Houston, TX
05.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Latin American Studies

The University of Texas
Austin, TX
05.2005

Skills

  • Excellent writing and communication skills
  • Sales and business development
  • Project management
  • Computer languages: C, CSS, HTML, Javascript, Python, SQL
  • Cybersecurity: Encryption, End-Point Protection, Network Security

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional
Portuguese
Professional

Timeline

Team Lead/Project Attorney

Contract/Various
09.2016 - Current

Project Attorney

The Pomerantz Law Firm
08.2015 - 08.2016

Project Attorney

Jones Day
06.2013 - 08.2015

Ethanol Broker

Atlas Markets
07.2011 - 06.2012

Solo Practitioner

Self
01.2010 - 06.2011

J.D. - Law

The University of Houston

Bachelor of Arts - Latin American Studies

The University of Texas
Derek DuBois