*Derrick Mitchell, Bracewell LLP

Derrick Mitchell is a partner in the public law section of the Houston office. He currently advises independent school districts and community colleges at the board level. In addition, he serves as bond counsel, disclosure counsel, and underwriter's counsel to governmental entities. Mr. Mitchell has served as bond counsel and disclosure counsel for tax exempt financings for independent school districts, cities, counties and state agencies. He also represents various national and regional investment banking firms as underwriter's counsel in bond and interest rate swap transactions. His practice emphasis includes general obligation and revenue bonds, including transportation revenue, industrial revenue, higher education, mortgage revenue, pollution control, and non-profit hospital bonds.http://www.bracewelllaw.com/people/derrick-m-mitchell