Patrick

J.

Fitzgerald

Professional Experience: Steven Feirson Distinguished Lecturer in Law, University of Chicago (2013-2022; 2025-present); Skadden, Arps, Slate Meagher & Flom (Partner 2012-2023); United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois (2001-2012); Member of the President's Corporate Fraud Task Force (2002-2009); Member of the Attorney General's Advisory Committee (2001-2004; 2008-2011); Chairman of the Terrorism Subcommittee (2002-2005); Chairman of the Violent Crime and Organized Crime Subcommittee (2009-2011); Special Counsel to investigate the unlawful disclosure of a covert agent (2003-2007); Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York (1988-2001); Chief, Organized Crime-Terrorism Unit (1995-2001); Attorney General's Critical Incident Response Group (1995-2001); National Security Coordinator (1996-1999);  Chief, Narcotics Unit (1994); Christy & Viener, litigation associate (1985-1988); Economics Instructor, Harvard College (1983-1985)

Amherst College: B.A. Economics and Mathematics 1982; Phi Beta Kappa; John Woodruff Simpson Fellow in Law

Harvard Law School: J.D. 1985

Community, Not for Profit and Volunteer Service: University of Illinois, Member, Board of Trustees (2013-2019); Member, Governance, Personnel and Ethics Committee (2013-2019); Member, University Healthcare System Committee (2013-2019); Amherst College, Member, Board of Trustees (2013-2019); School of Hope Foundation, Founding Member, Board of Trustees (2016-2023); Stanley Clark School, Member, Board of Trustees (2022-present).