# Derek Lawrence Shaffer

> Derek Lawrence Shaffer is a partner based in Washington, DC. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Civil Rights. Derek has over 25 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP.

## Identity
- Canonical URL: https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/derek-lawrence-shaffer
- Role: Partner at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
- Location: Washington, DC
- Years in practice: 25
- Licensed since: 2001
- Verification: Unverified / unclaimed profile
- Accepting new clients: yes

## Practice areas
- Appellate — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/appellate
- Business — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/business-law
- Civil Rights — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/civil-rights
- Class Action — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/class-action
- Government — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/government-administrative
- Litigation — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/civil-litigation
- Trade Secrets — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/trade-secrets
- White Collar — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/white-collar-crimes
- Entertainment — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/entertainment-sports
- IP — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/intellectual-property

## Bar admissions
- admitted 2021 — ACTIVE
- admitted 2002 — ACTIVE
- admitted 2001 — ACTIVE

## Education
- Stanford University — J.D. — 2000
- Cornell University — B.S. — 1996

## Known for
- Handles Appellate, Business, and Civil Rights matters from Washington, DC.
- Over 25 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

## Office
- 777 6th St. NW, 11th Fl., Washington, DC, 20001
- Phone: 771-220-5981

## Citation policy
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