Derek Flint, Associate at our Phoenix law office
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Derek Flint

Associate
Biography

Derek Flint is a member of the firm’s Special Litigation and Compliance Group. As a litigator, Derek works on a wide variety of matters in state and federal court, at both the trial level and the appellate level. Derek’s litigation work includes representing clients on matters relating to constitutional law, healthcare law, election law, government contracting, business disputes, and real estate law.

On the compliance side, Derek advises clients on matters concerning the False Claims Act, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the Anti-Kickback Statute, and HIPAA privacy. Derek’s compliance practice also involves assisting clients with emerging artificial intelligence regulations (AI), export compliance, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS).

Derek is also a member of the Investigations, Government Enforcement and White Collar Protection practice. In this capacity, he represents companies and individuals in a variety of matters relating to federal and state criminal, civil, and regulatory enforcement.

Credentials

Bar Admissions

  • Arizona


Court Admissions

  • Supreme Court of Arizona
  • United States Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
  • United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
  • United States Court of Federal Claims
  • United States Court of International Trade
  • United States District Court, District of Arizona
  • United States Supreme Court


Education

  • Arizona State University, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law (J.D., cum laude)
    • Associate Editor, Arizona State Law Journal
    • CALI Excellence for the Future Award: Legal Method & Writing, Criminal Procedure, International Law of Armed Conflict
    • Chair of Hosted Competitions, ASU Executive Moot Court Board
    • Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot
  • University of British Columbia (B.A., International Relations)
    • President’s Entrance Scholarship
    • President and VP External, Right to Play UBC

Languages

Spanish (Limited Working Proficiency)

Experience

Awards & Recognition

  • The Best Lawyers in America®: Ones to Watch, Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Corporate Law, Health Care Law (2024-2025); Commercial Litigation, Government Relations Practice (2025)

Representative Experience

  • Represented clients in bid protest proceedings across the United States
  • Represented clients in obtaining and defending against preliminary injunctions and temporary restraining orders
  • Represented healthcare providers and health insurance companies in commercial disputes, including litigation, arbitration, and overpayment requests
  • Represented multiple candidates and political parties in regard to constitutional and election challenges in state and federal courts
  • Advised clients regarding export licenses
  • Advised clients regarding Technical Assistance Agreements
  • Analyzed whether products comply with the Berry Amendment and the Buy American Act
  • Advised cryptocurrency companies regarding compliance with The Office of Foreign Assets Control, and Anti-Money-Laundering regulations
  • Assisted clients in mitigating and eliminating fines and seizures from U.S. Customs and Border Protection
  • Advised clients on classification of goods for purposes of determining tariff rates
  • Conducted internal investigation for company regarding civil and criminal False Claims Act allegations

Previous Professional Experience

  • Supreme Court of Arizona, Judicial Law Clerk to The Honorable John R. Lopez IV (2017-2018)
  • Arizona State University, Research Assistant to Professor Bijal Shah (2016-2017)
  • Senate Judiciary Committee, Law Clerk to Senator Jeff Flake (2016)
  • U.S. District Court, District of Arizona, Judicial Extern to The Honorable David G. Campbell (2016)

Professional Memberships and Activities

  • Republican National Lawyers Association, Arizona Chair (2022-2023)
  • Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations (2018-Present)

Community Involvement

  • Valley Leadership Catalyze Program (2023)
  • Boys Hope Girls Hope, Board Member (2020-Present)

Representative Presentations and Publications