Background
Humphries, Derrick A. was born on April 3, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan, United States.
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Derrick A. Humphries
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University of Michigan (Bachelor of Arts, 1968). University of Detroit. Wayne State University (Juris Doctor, 1972).
Career
Worked at Derrick A. Humphries, Professional Corporation (Washington, District of Columbia) specializing in Communications, Entertainment Law. Admitted to the bar, 1973, Michigan. 1974, District of Columbia.
1977, United States.
District Court for the District of Columbia. 1977 and United States. Supreme Court.
Adjunct Professor, Howard University Law School, 1989.
Judicial Clerk to the Honorary Damon J. Keith, United States.
District Court for Detroit, 1971-1972. Staff Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, 1973-1977.
Counsel and Media Director, Congressional Black Caucus, 1977-1979. Special Counsel to the Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education, United States.
Department of Education, 1979-1981.
Special Counsel, Small Business Committee, United States. House of Representatives, 1981-1982. Member: The District of Columbia Bar.
Wolverine, American and Federal Communications Bar Associations.
State Bar of Michigan. National Conference of Black Lawyers.
National Cathedral Association. Special emphasis in Broadcasting and Licensing of Radio, television Stations, Satellite and Cellular Law.
Practice Before the F.C.C., Communication and Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property.
Representation of television & Radio Personalities. Legislative and Administrative Practice including Representation and General Counselling for Large National Associations.
Achievements
Membership
Member: The District of Columbia Bar. Wolverine, American and Federal Communications Bar Associations. State Bar of Michigan.
National Conference of Black Lawyers.
National Cathedral Association.
