Brings Unique Background as Funds Lawyer and Recognized Leader in Knowledge Management and Legal Practice Infrastructure
NEW YORK, October 9, 2024 – Leading international law firm Proskauer is pleased to welcome Patrick Dundas as a partner in its Private Funds group. He brings more than 15 years of experience in private funds law and a deep background in knowledge management and legal practice infrastructure development.
“Clients regularly look to us for business insights and analysis in addition to legal advice, given our visibility into industry trends and developments,” said Firm Chairman Tim Mungovan. “Patrick’s unique background will allow us to deepen the resources we provide to clients by leveraging data in powerful and diverse ways.”
“There is so much value that we can bring private funds clients through market intelligence, regulatory and transactional knowledge management and other technology infrastructure,” said Monica Arora, co-head of the Firm’s Private Funds practice. “It’s wonderful to welcome Patrick to our team as we accelerate our offerings to clients in these areas.”
Patrick is a recognized leader in knowledge management and legal practice infrastructure development. He focuses on enhancing client value through the implementation of processes and systems that allow lawyers to deliver superior services faster and more efficiently. Patrick started his career as a private funds associate before transitioning into a dedicated knowledge management role.
“I am thrilled to join Proskauer and its Private Funds practice, which is well-known not just for its legal acumen but for the partnership it offers clients. As technology becomes a larger part of both the private capital and legal industries, I look forward to working with my new colleagues to establish market-leading knowledge management and legal practice infrastructure that enhances our efficiency, client service and insights.”
Patrick earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts from New York University and his Juris Doctor from Fordham Law School. He joins from Akin Gump.
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