Danny D. Patterson Jr.
Senior Associate
Danny Patterson is a senior associate in the Labor & Employment Practice Group. He has considerable experience defending clients in an array of labor and employment issues, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, noncompete, and wage and hour matters. Danny also has experience representing clients in complex corporate matters, including class actions, business torts, appeals and trials.
Through case analysis and in-depth comprehension of employment laws and regulations, Danny develops unique legal strategies that are tailored to his client’s specific needs. He has a proven track record of successfully advocating on behalf of stakeholders, corporations and government entities in complex litigation matters before state and federal courts.
Prior to joining the firm, Danny practiced employment law at a multinational law firm where he managed cases from inception through verdict. He also served as in-house counsel to a Fortune 100 company.
Education
- Samford University, Cumberland School of Law, J.D.
- Morehouse College, B.A.
Admissions
- Georgia, 2016
Memberships and Affiliations
- Advisory Board Member, American Bar Association’s Council on Legal Education Opportunity
- Member, Emerging 100 of Atlanta
- Member, Gate City Bar Association
- Vice president, Morehouse College National Alumni Association
- Selected as a Top 40 Under 40 by The National Black Lawyers in 2019