Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) Corporate Governance Law Corporate Law Mergers and Acquisitions Law Securities / Capital Markets Law
Gary W. Derrick
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2001 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Gary W. Derrick specializes in corporate and securities law, including mergers and acquisitions, ’34 Act reporting, private equity and debt financing, venture capital financing, business formation and restructuring, corporate governance, and general business contracts. His clients are in oil and gas, technology, hospitality, agriculture, manufacturing, retail and professional services.
Overview
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- English
- University of Oklahoma, J.D., graduated 1979
- Oklahoma State University, B.A., graduated 1976
- Oklahoma, Oklahoma Bar Association
- Oklahoma General Corporation Act Committee (1986-present) - Chair
- Oklahoma Venture Forum (2011-present) - Director
- Constitution & Canons Committee, Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma (1999-present) - Chair
- Historical Preservation, Inc. (1991-present) - Director
- Oklahoma EDGE Endowment Policy Board (2010-2014 - Chair
- American Society of Corporate Secretaries (professional organization for corporate counsels) - President, Oklahoma/Arkansas Chapter (1994-95)
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- English
- Oklahoma, Oklahoma Bar Association
- Oklahoma General Corporation Act Committee (1986-present) - Chair
- Oklahoma Venture Forum (2011-present) - Director
- Constitution & Canons Committee, Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma (1999-present) - Chair
- Historical Preservation, Inc. (1991-present) - Director
- Oklahoma EDGE Endowment Policy Board (2010-2014 - Chair
- American Society of Corporate Secretaries (professional organization for corporate counsels) - President, Oklahoma/Arkansas Chapter (1994-95)
- University of Oklahoma, J.D., graduated 1979
- Oklahoma State University, B.A., graduated 1976
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Corporate Governance Law, Oklahoma City (2024)
- Corporate Law, Oklahoma City (2024)
- Corporate Governance Law, Oklahoma City (2019)
- Corporate Governance Law, Oklahoma City (2015)
- Corporate Law, Oklahoma City (2013)
- Corporate Governance Law, Oklahoma City (2012)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Corporate Governance Law
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Securities / Capital Markets Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Securities Regulation
Awards:
- Best Lawyers Oklahoma Lawyer of the Year, Corporate Governance, 2012, 2015 and 2019
- Best Lawyers Oklahoma Lawyer of the Year, Corporate Law, 2013
- OBA John E. Shipp Award for Ethics, 2016
- OBA Earl Sneed Award for Continuing Legal Education, 1997
- OBA Golden Gavel Award for Outstanding Committee (Oklahoma General Corporation Act Committee), 1986
- American Jurisprudence Award (OU College of Law)
- Blue Key (OSU)
- Gamma Gamma (OSU)
- Omicron Delta Kappa (OSU)
- Phi Delta Phi (OU College of Law)
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