Derek C. Johnston
About Derek C. Johnston
Derek C. Johnston is a lawyer based in Atlanta, GA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2023. Derek C. Johnston is recognized in the following practice area:
- Atlanta, Georgia
- IT Outsourcing Law
Current Firm: Norton Rose Fulbright LLP
Education: Northwestern University, J.D., graduated 1994
Location: Atlanta, GA
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