Derek Athey is a seasoned corporate attorney currently serving as Senior Corporate Counsel at Qualtrics since October 2021, specializing in areas such as international expansion, corporate governance, and M&A execution. Prior to this role, Derek was Counsel at Perkins Coie LLP, where advisory services were provided to startups and private companies on various corporate transactions and governance matters across multiple industries. Derek’s legal experience also includes internships and clerkships in commercial contracts, intellectual property, and litigation, complemented by earlier roles in sales and account management at leading companies such as Adobe Systems and ISC. Derek holds a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from the University of Illinois College of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management with a focus on Marketing from Brigham Young University.