As a problem-solving litigator and appellate partner, Patrick has delivered results for clients in complex matters across the country. He has briefed or argued appeals in each of the federal appellate courts and many state appellate courts. Patrick also frequently serves as appellate counsel at trial, arguing motions and preserving issues for appeal. In multiple rulings, courts have expressly noted his "excellent representation," "excellent briefing and argument," and "stellar arguments."
Patrick’s litigation practice encompasses a wealth of subject-matter areas, including financial services, transportation, class actions, antitrust, products, aviation, employment, contracts, and arbitration clauses. Patrick also maintains an extensive pro bono practice through which he has obtained landmark victories for indigent individuals and non-profit organizations in the areas of LGBTQ+ rights, anti-gerrymandering, anti-corruption, elections, immigrants’ rights, prisoners’ rights, mental health, and veterans’ rights.
For his litigation and pro bono work, Patrick has been recognized as a Chicago Bar Association Exceptional Young Lawyer, named as a Crain’s Chicago Business Notable Litigator, designated as a finalist for the American Lawyer’s Young Lawyer of the Year, and identified as a Bloomberg Law Pro Bono Innovator.
Early in his career, Patrick taught as a Visiting Lecturer at Moi University School of Law in Kenya and clerked for Judge D. Michael Fisher on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
