I do not speak because I think I have something to say. . .
i speak because there is something i wish i could hear.
teaching
Teaching is at the heart of it all. Whether at the Georgia State University College of Law, or in the business law department at the Stetson-Hatcher School of Business at Mercer University, when Professor Pope is at the head of the class, a sense of greater works fills the room.
podcast
Few people know much about the heroic and vital contributions that lawyers and judges made to the civil rights movement. Hidden Legal Figures rediscovers those untold stories in a way that is entertaining, educational, and compelling. As host, Derrick brings a wider view and greater understanding of one of the most pivotal moments in our nation's history.
writing
Books (yes). Spoken word (got one). Podcast (naturally). Articles (several). A blog (that too). Derrick uses a variety of outlets to spread a message of inspiration, hope, and our re-creational possibilities.
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legal
As the founding, managing director of The Arc of Justice Foundation, Derrick guides the efforts of this public educational institution on its mission to foster a greater understanding of the rule of law where governance, economics, and rights intersect.
speaking
Conversational elegance. That is the approach Derrick takes to explore our social, cultural, legal, and political state of affairs. Every topic is presented with a unique, authentic blend of practical wisdom and idealism.