Profile
Patrick represents clients in complex civil litigation, drawing on his background in litigation, national security, and international trade. A former CIA and DIA Intelligence Officer, his practice includes advising clients on issues involving alleged fraud and regulatory compliance, conducting pre‑litigation internal investigations, and providing strategic guidance to clients in high‑stakes, sensitive representations. Patrick is also adept at managing a range of civil litigation in federal and state courts and arbitration forums.
Experience
Professional Experience
- Associate, Private Law Practice (2025-2026)
- Intelligence Officer, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) (2020-2023)
- Legal Intern, Office of the General Counsel, Lockheed Martin (2020)
- Defense Policy Analyst, Strategic Analysis, Inc. (2019)
- Intelligence Officer, Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) (2018-2019)
- Rotational assignment to Joint Chiefs of Staff, J2 (Directorate for Intelligence) (2018-2019)
Affiliations
- Corporate Scholar, Association of Corporate Counsel National Capital Region (2020)
- LGBTI Fellow, Atlantic Council (2019-2020)
Recognitions
- Named to Out in National Security’s “Out Leadership List” (2024)
Practice Areas
Credentials
Education
J.D., magna cum laude, George Mason University School of Law
B.A., summa cum laude, Bellarmine University
Law Journals
Notes Editor, George Mason Law Review
Clerkships
- Law Clerk for the Honorable Amanda K. Brailsford, U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho (2024-2025)
Bar and Court Memberships
- Alabama Bar
- District of Columbia Bar
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- U.S. Court of International Trade
