Patrick Croke

Patrick Croke is a Founding Partner and CEO at Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres, a law firm where he brings a commercial and strategic approach to his work.13 He was previously a Partner at Sidley Austin LLP before co-founding his current firm.1

Croke is a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies, business and political leaders, executives, boards, entrepreneurs, investment funds, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals.1 His expertise spans various areas including mergers and acquisitions, SEC matters, corporate governance, private funds, venture capital, litigation, and investigations.1

With a strong educational background, Croke holds a J.D. from Harvard Law School, an M.A. in Economics from Georgetown University, and a B.S.F.S. from Georgetown University.1 He is admitted to practice law in Illinois.1

In his career, Croke has led significant deals, including the largest exit for a Chicago-based tech company in the past five years (as of 2019) and the largest exit of a Chicago-founded company in 2018.1 He has also formed various investment entities and serves as outside general counsel to several investment managers.1

Beyond his corporate work, Croke is involved in pro bono and community service. He was appointed to the Legal Services Corporation's Leaders Council in 2023, where he works to raise awareness about the need for civil legal aid for low-income Americans.2 He also serves on the board of Urban Initiatives, a Chicago non-profit, and was named to the Chicago Public Media Business Leadership Council in 2024.1