Derek Fisher is a second-year law student who will graduate in May 2026. He was born in Austin, Texas and was raised in Allen, Texas. Derek graduated as a First-Ranked Senior Scholar from the University of Arkansas in 2023, majoring in Political Science with a minor in Criminal Justice.
In addition to serving as a staff member for Volume 57 of the Texas Tech Law Review, Derek serves as a Dean’s Ambassador and is a member of the Pretrial Advocacy National Team.
Following his 1L year, Derek worked as a law clerk at the personal injury firm Liggett Law Group in Lubbock, Texas, where he did legal research and drafted motions and memoranda. His primary interests include civil litigation and appellate advocacy. In his free time, Derek enjoys playing pickleball and golf with his friends, trying new recipes, and following the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Texas Tech Red Raiders.