Press Release 01.27.25
Derek Mayor focuses his practice on general complex commercial litigation, corporate investigations, white collar defense, employment disputes and licensed beverage law and regulation.
Derek works with clients in a wide array of industries litigating complex commercial disputes. He regularly litigates cases involving employment discrimination, retaliation, and harassment claims. He litigates individual-plaintiff and consumer class actions alleging breach of contract, unfair competition, false advertising, product liability, or ADA violations and advises clients on corporate internal investigations.
Derek is also a member of Pillsbury’s Wine, Beer & Spirits practice group. In this area, his practice includes advising alcohol beverage suppliers, retailers, and third-party providers on matters pertaining to licensing, industry trade practices, franchise disputes involving suppliers and wholesalers, and litigating licensing disputes before the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC).
Professional Highlights
- Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (published by BL Rankings LLC) for Commercial Litigation (2021 – 2025)
- Sactown Magazine 2024’s Top Lawyers in Sacramento
- Graduated Order of the Coif from UC Davis School of Law
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- Judicial extern for the Hon. Carlos T. Bea of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Education
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J.D., University of California, Davis, King Hall School of Law, 2015
Order of the CoifB.A., Philosophy, University of California, Berkeley, 2006
Admissions
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California