Derek Mullins

Derek Mullins has extensive experience assisting companies of all sizes to navigate the numerous complex regulatory requirements relating to federal contracting that are inherent in the aerospace and defense industry and other areas of commerce. Mr. Mullins routinely handles a wide range of federal procurement matters, including bid protests and post-contract claims, prime-sub disputes, False Claims Act and procurement fraud issues, Small Business Administration issues, data rights, obtaining and maintaining security clearances, and compliance and ethics. He also advises clients on export control issues, including internal investigations and reviews and voluntary disclosures under US export control regulations. Mr. Mullins is also an experienced litigator, handling commercial, real estate, class action, antitrust, and administrative law matters in state and federal courts.

Mr. Mullins is a Shareholder practicing in the firm’s Detroit office. He is a graduate of Columbia Law School. He frequently shares his knowledge and updates regarding the law and administrative issues with clients, fellow lawyers, and others through a variety of speaking engagements, publications, and Butzel Client Alerts on various topics pertinent to his areas of experience.

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Education

Columbia Law School: 2010

Brown University: B.A. Political Science: 2006

Admissions

Memberships

• American Bar Association – Section of Public Contract Law: State and Local Procurement Division, Co-Chair (2018-2020)

Awards & Recognitions

The Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Litigation, 2027

Michigan Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2024