About Derek

Derek Cougle founded Cougle + Co., a Calgary firm focused on real estate conveyancing and business law. Derek studied finance and risk management at the University of Calgary's Haskayne School of Business while playing varsity football, then worked in the energy sector before returning to law school, completing a J.D. and M.B.A. from the University of Calgary in under four years. Derek was called to the Alberta Bar in 2010 and spent five years at Calgary boutique firms focusing on corporate finance and securities, gaining experience with real estate, oil and gas, and technology clients.

Education & credentials

Law school
University of Calgary
Undergraduate
University of Calgary, Haskayne School of Business (Finance and Risk Management)
Other degrees
M.B.A., University of Calgary

Listing compiled from public sources in July 2026. Confirm Derek Cougle’s licence and standing in the Law Society of Alberta directory ↗