Derrick Price Williamson
Executive Director
Derrick Price Williamson is a member attorney with Spilman Thomas & Battle. He is co-chair of the law firm's Utility, Energy & Communications Law Group. He is also serving in the capacity of Executive Director for WVEUG, working with the Chair and Vice Chair of the organization to shape energy rates and public policy on behalf of its members. He has worked with WVEUG for more than 25 years.
In his law practice, Derrick focuses on public utility and energy law. He represents large commercial, manufacturing, industrial and institutional consumers of electricity and natural gas before state and federal utility/energy commissions and appellate courts. He also counsels clients regarding the negotiation and procurement of utility services.
Derrick is a Veteran of the United States Army. He is active in furthering Veterans' support and diversity initiatives in the legal field. He holds positions on the Military and Veterans Affairs Committee of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, as well as on the Equal Professional Opportunity Committee of the Dauphin County Bar Association.
A graduate of the University of Maryland and Duke University School of Law, he has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America for energy law for multiple years. In fact, he earned the distinction of being selected as the Best Lawyers Energy Law "Lawyer of the Year" in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in both 2016 and 2020.
