DEREK DIZNEY Oregon Bar No.

103745
dndizney@gmail.com
(541) 520-8024

Education:

Willamette University College of Law Juris Doctor 2010

University of Oregon Bachelor of Arts 2007

Psychology major and Planning, Public Policy and Management minor

Experience:

University of Oregon Temp. Contracts Officer Feb. 2016-present

Work as part of the Contracts Officer Team to review, negotiate, analyze, and draft over 500
contracts and procurements each year ranging in subject matter, complexity, risk, and
financial obligations. Provide exceptional customer service to approximately one-third of the
Universitys departments by providing advice and assistance on contract provisions, contract
and procurement planning, and contract administration. Understand and apply University
policies, state and federal laws, and best contracting practices. Successfully prioritize
contracts and procurements based on urgency and due date.

Douglas, Conroyd, Gibb & Pacheco PC Associate Attorney Feb. 2015-Feb. 2016
Interpreted Oregon statutes, proposed legislation, and Oregon administrative rules to assist
clients with their legal issues. Researched and wrote memoranda on proposed rule making
and statutory amendments, taxation issues, and real estate issues. Drafted court motions,
petitions for guardianships and conservatorships, administered estates and trusts, drafted
Medicaid applications, VA Aid & Attendance applications, and letters to clients, state
caseworkers and opposing counsel. Drafted wills, trusts, trust amendments, and related
estate planning documents.

Oregon Tax Court Lead Worker/Law Clerk Oct. 2011-Feb. 2015

Assisted three magistrates in drafting decisions, orders and judgments. Conducted legal
research and drafted memoranda on legal issues concerning the tax court. Supervised and
cross-trained over twenty-five paralegals, student externs and volunteer law clerks.
Monitored and analyzed legislation potentially affecting the court. Created weekly, monthly,
and annual statistical reports. Annually coordinated with the tax court judge and presiding
magistrate to revise the tax courts rules to ensure compliance with the courts policy.
Corresponded with litigants and members of the public on behalf of the court.

Activities:

CASA of Marion County Board Member 2014-2016

Mary Leonard Law Society Board Member 2015-2016
West Salem High School Mock Trial Coach 2011-2014

Other Skills:

Proficient in: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Word Perfect, X1, and web-based searches.