Derek Monzon, Esq.

Bio

Years in Law: 8

From: Louisville, KY

Licenses: California, Kentucky, Indiana 

3 Words that describe you in your work life: Ambitious, Compassionate, Tenacious

Why you wanted to work in PI: To protect the civil rights of my clients against the behemoth billion dollar insurance companies who seek to violate them.   

Greatest accomplishment/most proud of: Being part of a trial team which obtained a multi-million dollar verdict for a deserving client.

Hobbies: Playing guitar, traveling, exploring new places, hiking, bicycling, spending time with my wife and family, going to the beach.  

Favorite work or life quote: “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t – you’re right” – attributed to Henry Ford

Favorite place you’ve traveled: Oahu, Hawaii 

Favorite sports team: Louisville Cardinals

Education

Undergrad school: University of Louisville

Major: Psychology

Awards/Organizations: Dean’s List, Tau Kappa Epsilon

Law School: University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law

Years attended: 2011-2014

Awards/organizations: KLEO Scholar