Patrick Rice

Patrick Rice is a Partner/Shareholder at Polsinelli LLP, a law firm based in New York City.1 He joined Polsinelli in October 2023.12

Professional Experience

Patrick Rice specializes in corporate and securities law, with a focus on:

• Mergers and acquisitions
• Divestitures
• Private equity
• Corporate finance
• General corporate matters1

He also advises clients on:

• Securities law compliance
• Corporate governance issues
• Joint ventures
• Disclosure issues
• Stock repurchase programs
• Shareholder agreements
• Proxy contests
• Shareholder rights plans
• Other corporate control matters1

Career History

Prior to joining Polsinelli, Patrick Rice held several notable positions:

• Shareholder/Partner at Greenberg Traurig, LLP (April 2019 - October 2023)
• Partner at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP (February 2016 - April 2019)
• Partner at Reed Smith LLP (September 2008 - February 2016)
• Vice President & Assistant General Counsel at Goldman Sachs & Co. (2006 - 2008)
• Attorney in the Mergers & Acquisitions Group at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP (1997 - 2006)1

Education

Patrick Rice has a diverse educational background:

• J.D. from Fordham University School of Law (1993 - 1997)
• M.B.A. in Finance from George Mason University (1989 - 1992)
• B.S. in Engineering from the United States Merchant Marine Academy (1983 - 1987)1

Early Career

Before his legal career, Patrick Rice worked as a Marine Engineer for CR Cushing & Co (1993 - 1997) and Advanced Technology, Inc. (1987 - 1993).1