Anne Derrig
Practice Areas
Experience
- Condemnation & Eminent Domain
- Condemnation & Eminent Domain Litigation
Biography
Anne Derrig is an attorney in the Trial & Appellate Litigation practice of Jackson Walkerâs Austin office. A significant portion of her practice is dedicated to assisting condemning authorities with completing public projects.
Her eminent domain practice has allowed her to appear in counties throughout Texas. Anne has represented firm clients at numerous special commissionersâ hearings to facilitate the acquisition of property rights to construct gas pipelines, water lines, and electric transmission lines.
Anne is also a litigator, having represented condemning entities, employers, and entrepreneurs, among others.
Education
B.A., Mount Holyoke College
M.A., University of Illinois at Chicago
J.D., University of Texas School of Law
Bar Admissions
Texas
- Assisted midstream company with the acquisition of over 200 miles of right-of-way traversing La Salle, McMullen, Live Oak, Bee, Goliad, Victoria, and Jackson Counties in order to install a new pipeline to facilitate the transportation of natural gas liquids.
- Assisted an electric transmission company in obtaining additional property rights across several parcels to facilitate an upgrade to the line.
- Successfully argued against a mortgagorâs motion for summary judgment seeking to foreclose on a clientâs property.
- Defended several individuals at risk of eviction pro bono.
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (Woodward/White Inc.), Commercial Litigation, 2024-2026
- Texas Rising Star, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2023-2026
- “Austinâs Top Attorneys” List, Austin Monthly, 2025
- Co-Author, “Speaking of, Writing About, Advocating For: Style Issues and the LGBTQ Client,” Texas Bar CLE (2017)
- Austin Bar Association
- Texas Bar Foundation
- Travis County Women Lawyers’ Association
- Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas
Jackson Walker Attorneys Honored at 2025 Suzanne Covington Pro Bono Service Awards
Jackson Walker is proud to announce that Anne Derrig, Michael C. Roberts and Jack E. Skaggs are award recipients at this yearâs Suzanne Covington Pro Bono Service Awards presented by Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas on Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Attorney News • October 27, 2025
Jackson Walker Congratulates 2025 Texas Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the recognition of 75 attorneys by Thomson Reutersâ Super Lawyers in the 2025 “Texas Super Lawyers” list, as well as 66 attorneys as “Texas Rising Stars” for 2025. Each year, less than 5% of attorneys are selected to Super Lawyers and 2.5% to Rising Stars. Selection is based off of peer nominations that are then reviewed by a research team. Each nominee is evaluated on his or her professional accomplishments, peer recognition, and community involvement.
Attorney News • September 18, 2025
âThe Best Lawyers in Americaâ Features 350 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2026 Edition, Including 10 âLawyers of the Yearâ and 106 âOnes to Watchâ
The Best Lawyers in America, a widely regarded guide to legal excellence, has recognized 350 Jackson Walker attorneys across 87 specialty practice areas in its 2026 edition, including 10 Lawyers of the Year and 106 Ones to Watch.
Attorney News • August 21, 2025
âAustin Monthlyâ Lists 44 Jackson Walker Attorneys Among âAustinâs Top Attorneysâ of 2025
Jackson Walker congratulates the 44 attorneys recognized among Austin Monthlyâs list of âAustinâs Top Attorneysâ for 2025. For recognition in the list, Austin attorneys must be nominated by their peers on the basis that they offer experienced counsel in one of 40 categories.
Attorney News • July 15, 2025
‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Features 306 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2025 Edition, Including 9 “Lawyers of the Year” and 75 “Ones to Watch”
The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 306 Jackson Walker attorneys across 81 specialty practice areas in its 2025 edition, including 9 Lawyers of the Year and 75 Ones to Watch. In this yearâs guide, Jackson Walker saw the largest number of attorneys in the areas of Commercial Litigation (75 attorneys) and Real Estate Law (55 attorneys) and the addition of 27 attorneys as Best Lawyers.
Attorney News • August 15, 2024
‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 287 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2024 Edition, Including 12 “Lawyers of the Year” and 80 “Ones to Watch”
The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 287 Jackson Walker attorneys across 5 offices and 82 specialty practice areas in its 2024 edition, including 12 Lawyers of the Year and 80 Ones to Watch. In this yearâs guide, Jackson Walker saw the largest number of attorneys in the areas of Commercial Litigation (66 attorneys) and Real Estate Law (60 attorneys) and the addition of 35 attorneys as Best Lawyers.
Attorney News • August 17, 2023
Jackson Walker Congratulates Its 2023 Texas Rising Stars
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the selection of 63 attorneys to Thomson Reutersâ 2023 âSuper Lawyers â Rising Starsâ list, which recognizes only 5% of Texas attorneys who either are 40 years of age or younger or have been in practice for 10 years or less.
Attorney News • March 23, 2023
Practice Experience
- Assisted midstream company with the acquisition of over 200 miles of right-of-way traversing La Salle, McMullen, Live Oak, Bee, Goliad, Victoria, and Jackson Counties in order to install a new pipeline to facilitate the transportation of natural gas liquids.
- Assisted an electric transmission company in obtaining additional property rights across several parcels to facilitate an upgrade to the line.
- Successfully argued against a mortgagorâs motion for summary judgment seeking to foreclose on a clientâs property.
- Defended several individuals at risk of eviction pro bono.
Recognition & Accolades
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (Woodward/White Inc.), Commercial Litigation, 2024-2026
- Texas Rising Star, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2023-2026
- “Austinâs Top Attorneys” List, Austin Monthly, 2025
Publications & Speeches
- Co-Author, “Speaking of, Writing About, Advocating For: Style Issues and the LGBTQ Client,” Texas Bar CLE (2017)
Community Involvement
- Austin Bar Association
- Texas Bar Foundation
- Travis County Women Lawyers’ Association
- Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas