Vinson-Elkins

James V. Derrick Jr.

Enron's Executive Vice President and General Counsel whose decision to retain Vinson & Elkins to investigate whistleblower Sherron Watkins' allegations became a focal point of Congressional scrutiny after the company's collapse.

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Legal Department

Enron's in-house legal team led by General Counsel James V. Derrick Jr., responsible for corporate transactions, regulatory compliance, litigation, and the complex structured finance work that became central to the company's collapse.

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