Chaka Patterson

Chaka M. Patterson
Born (1968-11-27) November 27, 1968
Occupation Attorney

Chaka M. Patterson (born November 27, 1968) is an American attorney. He is one of the top fundraisers for US President Barack Obama.[1][2][3] He also served on the national finance committee for President Obama's 2012 presidential campaign.[4] As of 2013, he is a Partner in the law firm of Jones Day, where he specializes in corporate law and commercial litigation.

Personal background

Patterson was born on November 27, 1968, in New York City. He attended Amherst College, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, graduating magna cum laude in 1990. While there, he served as president of the Student Government Organization, while also serving a staff writer for the Amherst student newspaper. He then went on to attend Harvard Law School, where he received a Juris Doctor in 1994.

Professional background

Following Patterson's graduation from law school in 1994, he served as a law clerk to the Honorable Solomon Oliver, Jr. at the United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio, in Cleveland.[5] From 1997 to 1998, Patterson worked for the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in Cleveland, where he served as a law clerk to the Honorable Karen Nelson Moore.[6] From 2002 to 2003, Patterson was a Partner at Jenner & Block, in Chicago.[7] He then went on to work at the Office of the Illinois Attorney General as an Assistant Attorney General and Chief of the Special Litigation Bureau, remaining there to 2006.[8]

In 2006, Patterson served on staff at Exelon Corporation, where he served in numerous positions through 2011,[9] including Vice President[10] and Treasurer (2009–2011); Vice President, Investor Relations (2007–2009) and Associate General Counsel, Litigation (2006–2007).[11][12] In 2011, Patterson served Of Counsel at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom in Chicago, serving in that capacity through 2013.[13] In 2013, Patterson joined the law firm of Jones Day,[14][15] one of the largest law firms in the world.[16][17] As Partner, he focuses his practice on representing clients in business and commercial litigation and State Attorneys General investigations and litigation, defending clients in False Claims Act litigation, and assisting management and directors with internal investigations and compliance issues.[18][19][20]

Professional memberships and associations

Honors and awards

References

  1. ↑ Sweet, Lynn (2013-03-04). "Obama's Chicago money muscle: Bolsters case for presidential library in Chicago - Lynn Sweet". Blogs.suntimes.com. Retrieved 2013-05-30.
  2. ↑ Sweet, Lynn (2012-06-01). "Obama at Chaka and Tracey Patterson Chicago fund-raiser: Transcript - Lynn Sweet". Blogs.suntimes.com. Retrieved 2013-05-30.
  3. ↑ "President Obama returns to Chicago for fundraisers - Chicago News and Weather | FOX 32 News". Myfoxchicago.com. Retrieved 2013-05-30.
  4. ↑ "Obama plans rare trip to Kenwood home this weekend - Chicago Tribune". Articles.chicagotribune.com. 2012-05-30. Retrieved 2013-05-30.
  5. ↑ "Judge Solomon Oliver Jr. Sworn In as New Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio". Federal Bar Association Northern District of Ohio Chapter. Retrieved 12 June 2013.
  6. ↑ "Our Board". Harvard Law Society of Illinois. Retrieved 12 June 2013.
  7. ↑ http://jenner.com/system/assets/assets/5124/original/2003_20DIVERSITY_NEWSLETTER.pdf?1320781223
  8. ↑ Roberts, Sally (June 5, 2005). "'Hiring subsidies' may be terminated amid investigations". Business Insurance. Retrieved 12 June 2013.
  9. ↑ Michael T. Burr. "The 40 Best Energy Companies". Fortnightly. Retrieved 2013-05-30.
  10. ↑ "Diversity Knocking Hard on Corporate Doors". Black Enterprise. 2010-07-16. Retrieved 2013-05-30.
  11. ↑ "Harvard Law Society of Illinois". Chicago.hlsa.org. Retrieved 2013-05-30.
  12. ↑ "Exelon Names Chaka Patterson Vice President, Investor Relations" (Press release). BusinessWire. March 5, 2007.
  13. ↑ Diver, Renee. "SKADDEN ADDS VETERAN ATTORNEY TO ITS CHICAGO LITIGATION TEAM" (PDF). Retrieved 12 June 2013.
  14. ↑ Stride, Megan. "Jones Day Adds Former Exelon, Skadden Atty In Chicago". Law360. Retrieved 12 June 2013.
  15. ↑ "Litigation partner Chaka Patterson joins Jones Day in Chicago". Jones Day. Retrieved 12 June 2013.
  16. ↑ List of largest U.S. law firms by number of lawyers
  17. ↑ List of 100 largest law firms by revenue
  18. ↑ Share us on: Twitter Facebook LinkedIn By Megan Stride (2013-05-01). "Jones Day Adds Former Exelon, Skadden Atty In Chicago". Law360. Retrieved 2013-05-30.
  19. ↑ "Movers & shakers: May 3, 2013 - Movers & shakers(The Deal Pipeline)". Thedeal.com. 2013-05-03. Retrieved 2013-05-30.
  20. ↑ "Litigation partner Chaka Patterson joins Jones Day in Chicago". Jones Day. Retrieved 2013-05-30.
  21. ↑ The State Bar of California. "State Bar of CA :: Chaka Malik Patterson". Members.calbar.ca.gov. Retrieved 2013-05-30.
  22. ↑ "University of Chicago Laboratory Schools: About Lab » Board of Directors". Ucls.uchicago.edu. Retrieved 2013-05-30.
  23. ↑ "Illinois Legal Aid Online's 3rd Annual Fundraising Gala". Illinois Legal Advocate. Retrieved 2013-05-30.
  24. ↑ http://www.nita.org/resources/docs/Annual%20Report%202005.pdf
  25. ↑ "Clients: Patterson "Wise Beyond His Years"" (Newsletter). Jenner & Block. 2003. p. 3. Retrieved 13 June 2013.
  26. ↑ "Exelon Recognized for Leadership in Minority and Community Banking". Exelon. Retrieved 13 June 2013.
  27. ↑ "Exelon Recognized for Leadership in Minority and Community Banking". Excelon. Retrieved 13 June 2013.
  28. ↑ "Harvard Law Society of Illinois". Chicago.hlsa.org. 2011-06-23. Retrieved 2013-05-30.
This article is issued from Wikipedia - version of the 6/1/2016. The text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike but additional terms may apply for the media files.