Baker Botts L.L.P.

Tax

Special Counsel

Derek Young represents clients in state and local tax matters throughout the United States. Derek represents clients in all phases of tax and unclaimed property controversies, from audit and administrative proceedings through trial and appeals. He also provides state and local tax planning and advisory services, and assists clients in negotiating state and local economic incentives.

Derek regularly writes and speaks on state and local tax and unclaimed property issues. His published work on aggressive state escheat statutes and audit methods was recently cited by the Michigan Legislature in an analysis of unclaimed property legislation.

New York State Bar

State Bar of Texas

Master of Laws, Taxation, Georgetown University Law Center 2013 with distinction

J.D., Georgetown University Law Center 2012 Appellate Litigation Clinic

B.S., Finance & Accounting, Rutgers University 2009