Derrick L. Maultsby, Jr. is an Associate practicing in the Business Law, Intellectual Property & Licensing, and Tech & Data practice groups, focusing primarily on technology, data privacy, corporate compliance, corporate consultation, and sports & entertainment. He practices out of the Firm's office in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Derrick has a strong network in the tech sector, both in the Pittsburgh area and nationally, which enables him to connect many individuals and businesses in that sector with an emphasis on growth and relationship building for his clients. Derrick has guided numerous companies through compliance under data privacy laws and emerging technology regulations.

Derrick publishes and speaks at conferences and events on data privacy and technology. He co-founded the “Tech Legal Clinic” and the “Pittsburgh Tech & Data Summit.” Derrick also helps lead Jackson Kelly’s efforts in diversity and inclusion, creating and organizing the Firm’s “In My Shoes” speaker series, which explores diversity in the workplace, and leading in the conception and administration of the Firm’s Pro Bono clinic for black businesses and entrepreneurs.

Derrick is a recent graduate of the Duquesne University School of Law. Prior to law school, Derrick was a member of the Jackson State University football team before ultimately receiving his Bachelor’s degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Derrick is a Pittsburgh native and is passionate about giving back to black youth in the region. One way he accomplishes this is through volunteering with the local chapter of the 100 Black Men of America, Inc.

Awards

Named a 2021 American Lawyer Northeast Trailblazer
Pittsburgh Business Times 30 Under 30 Award Recipient (2020)

Work History

Jackson Kelly PLLC (2020-Present)
Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, Law Clerk (2018-2020)

Practices

Tech & Data
Business Law
Intellectual Property & Licensing

Education

Duquesne University School of Law (J.D., 2020)
- Charles Hamilton Houston Scholar
- Parker Scholar
- Oliver L. Johnson Scholar
- Student Bar Association, Senator
- Student Ambassador
Indiana University of Pennsylvania (B.S. in Criminology, magna cum laude, 2017)
- Frederick Douglass Human Development Award
- W.E.B. Du Bois Outstanding Student Award
- Give to the Grove Project, Co-founder
- Student Philanthropy Council, Executive Vice President of Student Outreach
- Frederick Douglass Debate Society, Lead Debater

Admissions

Pennsylvania (2020)

U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania (2021)

Professional Organizations

Allegheny County Bar Association, Member
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Leadership Society Advancement Council
Prototype PGH, Board Member
Pittsburgh Young Professionals, Board Member
- Diversity & Inclusion, Board Advisor
- Diversity & Inclusion, Chair

Community

AD99 Solutions Foundation, Board of Directors (2021-Present)
A Second Chance, Inc., High Impact Unit Advisory Board Member
AlphaLab, Mentor
100 Black Men of America, Inc., Mentor
Tech Legal Clinic, Co-Founder (2019-Present)
Pittsburgh Tech & Data Summit, Co-Founder (2019-Present)

Speaking Engagements & Publications

Speaking Engagements

Speaker, "The Legal Principles Every Funder Should Be Aware Of," National Society of Black Engineers – Baltimore Metropolitan Area Chapter’s (NSBE-BMAC’s) Minority Innovation Entrepreneurship Program,
Minority Innovation Weekend (MIW) 2021 (Oct. 2, 2021)
Moderator, "Name, Image, and Likeness: An Exploration of the Changing Landscape of College Athletics," Jackson Kelly PLLC Webinar, June 24, 2021
Co-speaker with Jason L. Ott, "Healthcare Privacy for Digital Health Startups," LifeX Labs Workshop Webinar, May 19, 2021
Co-speaker with Ron G. Jones, "Name, Image and Likeness: Should Student Athletes Get Paid?," West Virginia University CLE (March 19, 2021)
Speaker, “The Social Media Influencer Market, Today & Tomorrow,” University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law (Feb. 26, 2021)
Speaker, “California Consumer Privacy Act: An Overview of America’s Most Extensive Privacy Regulation,” Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University (Feb. 25, 2021)
Co-speaker with Jason L. Ott, "Legal Considerations for Founders and Startups," Association of Corporate Counsel, Western PA Chapter (ACCWPA) (Feb. 16, 2021)
Moderator, “Panel on Black Entrepreneurship in Pittsburgh,” Pittsburgh Penguins, Black History Month Speaker Series (Feb. 5 2021)
Speaker, “Name, Image, and Likeness: How the Law is Changing for Student Athletes,” Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University (Jan. 28, 2021)
Speaker, “Being a Tech Lawyer,” Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law (Oct. 13, 2020)
Speaker, “Data Privacy and Compliance,” African American Chamber of Commerce, Western PA Chapter (AACCWP) (Sept. 29, 2020)
Speaker, “Health Care Privacy and Security Update – More Than Just HIPAA,” Healthcare Council of Western Pennsylvania (Sep. 17, 2020)
Speaker, "MedTech, Data, and Regulatory Compliance," West Coast Consortium for Technology & Innovation in Pediatrics (CTIP) (Aug. 12, 2020)
Guest Speaker, "Summer of 50 PGH Tech Stories Presented by Comcast," Pittsburgh Technology Council (July 21, 2020)
Speaker, "Legal Considerations for Entrepreneurs," Prototype PGH (July 9, 2020)
Speaker, "Unlocking Potential Podcast: MedTech & Innovation," Part 2. IoT Media & Entertainment (July 6, 2020)
Speaker, "Unlocking Potential Podcast: MedTech & Innovation," Part 1. IoT Media & Entertainment (June 29, 2020)
Speaker, "Open Discussions Series: Legal," Ascender (June 24, 2020)
Speaker, "Virtual Help Desk Webinar Series: Small Business Loans," Pittsburgh Technology Council (April 10, 2020)
Speaker, "Key Concerns of Legal Industry Customers: Privacy, Security & Compliance Concerns," Washington County Bench Bar (Feb. 21, 2020)
Speaker, "Modern Legal," Washington County Bench Bar (Feb. 21, 2020)
Speaker, "Legal Gaming: Legal Aspects of the E-Sports Industry," Venture Café Philadelphia (Feb. 13, 2020)
Speaker, "Data Privacy in a Digital World," Pittsburgh Entrepreneurs Forum (Jan. 30, 2020)
Speaker, "Resources for Entrepreneurs Series: Legal," Ascender (Jan. 29, 2020)
Speaker, "Consumer Data Protection in the Global Market," Allegheny County Bar Association (Sept. 20, 2019)
Speaker, "Discovery in the Social Media Era: What is Private on Social Sharing Platforms," Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. (Aug. 1, 2019)
Speaker, "Compliance in a Post GDPR World: The Global Trend of Stricter Data Privacy and How that is Impacting Companies," Duquesne University School of Law (Jan. 12, 2019)
Speaker, "The Future of Data Privacy: Navigating Compliance in a Post GDPR Global Market," Future Law Symposium 3.0 (Nov. 19, 2018)
Speaker, "The General Data Protection Regulation: A Foreign Policy with Domestic Ramifications for Your Business," Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. (July 18, 2018)

Publications

Co-author with Jason L. Ott, "The Evolving Legal Landscape of the Gig Economy," StartNow PGH (2020)
Co-author with Jason L. Ott, "GDPR Compliance: The Practical Effects on the Way Companies Do Business," The Duquesne Lawyer (2019)
Co-author with Jason L. Ott and Joseph Stead, "Crypto-Regulation: Regulatory Solutions Will Help Virtual Currencies Change the U.S. Financial Market," Chief Privacy Officer magazine (2019)
Co-author with Jason L. Ott, "Global Recall: How the GDPR Impacts Product Recalls," International Association of Privacy Professionals (2019)
Co-author with Jason L. Ott, "Startups and the Law: The Legal Issues That Can Shape The Trajectory of Tech Startups," TeQ magazine (2019)
Co-author with Jason L. Ott, "The Future of Data Privacy: Corporate Compliance in a Post-GDPR Global Market," Chief Privacy Officer magazine (2018)

Derrick L. Maultsby Jr.