Prior to joining the firm, Patrick founded his own law firm and co-founded a medical device software company, focusing on the development and commercialization of software that powers hearing aids, cochlear implants, and other neuromodulation devices.
Patrick is also an adjunct professor at the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law in the NUvention Medical course. This course focuses on interdisciplinary experiential learning that walks student teams through the steps associated with bringing a medical innovation to the patient, spanning product innovation and development, intellectual property, regulatory, and business development issues.