Chaka Patterson

Chaka M. Patterson
Born (1968-11-27) November 27, 1968 (age 55)
New York City, U.S.
EducationAmherst College (BA)
Harvard Law School (JD)
University of Chicago Booth School of Business (MBA)
OccupationAttorney

Chaka M. Patterson (born November 27, 1968) is an American attorney. He is currently a partner at Alston & Bird in its San Francisco office with a practice that focuses on litigation, investigations, and corporate governance. Patterson previously served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary of Adtalem Global Education, Inc. (NYSE: ATGE). Chaka joined ATGE in June 2018 as Vice President & General Counsel. He held that position until his promotion to General Counsel in February 2020. Chaka was one of the top fundraisers for US President Barack Obama.[1][2][3] He is also a fundraiser for Hillary Clinton.[4] He also served on the national finance committee for President Obama's 2012 presidential campaign.[5]

  1. ^ Sweet, Lynn (March 4, 2013). "Obama's Chicago money muscle: Bolsters case for presidential library in Chicago - Lynn Sweet". Blogs.suntimes.com. Retrieved May 30, 2013.
  2. ^ Sweet, Lynn (June 1, 2012). "Obama at Chaka and Tracey Patterson Chicago fund-raiser: Transcript - Lynn Sweet". Blogs.suntimes.com. Retrieved May 30, 2013.
  3. ^ "President Obama returns to Chicago for fundraisers - Chicago News and Weather | FOX 32 News". Myfoxchicago.com. Retrieved May 30, 2013.
  4. ^ "Chaka Patterson – Hillary Clinton Speeches". Archived from the original on December 22, 2017. Retrieved December 16, 2017.
  5. ^ "Obama plans rare trip to Kenwood home this weekend - Chicago Tribune". Articles.chicagotribune.com. May 30, 2012. Retrieved May 30, 2013.