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Patrick Kelly is a commercial litigator with experience in contract, business, and employment law matters. He has represented clients in actions asserting breach of contract, fraud, and other business torts and claims. Patrick handles all aspects of litigation, from preparing motions and pleadings, to conducting e-discovery, taking depositions and representing clients at hearings and settlement conferences in both state and federal courts.

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Prior to joining Masuda Funai, Patrick was an associate at a boutique litigation firm in Chicago. Aside from his practice, he utilizes his skills to coach trial advocacy at the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law.

Practice Areas

Education

  • Duquesne University, School of Law, J.D., Cum Laude, 2020
  • The Pennsylvania State University, Smeal College of Business, B.S. Finance, 2016

Admissions

  • Illinois
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
  • U.S. District Court, Central District of California

Languages

  • English
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Legal Updates/Client Advisories
Navigating Trump Tariffs: Impact on Automotive Industry
Recent developments in U.S. trade policy require businesses to prepare for both immediate cost adjustments and long-term contractual…
Supreme Court Clarifies FLSA Exemption Burden
The Supreme Court’s recent decision in E.M.D. Sales, Inc. v. Carrera, No. 23-217, 604 U.S. ____ (2025) carries significant implications for…
New Illinois Amendments Strengthen Employee Rights in the Workplace
Executive Summary In early August 2024, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed four bills into law that substantially expand the scope…
News
2025 Litigation Snapshot - A Look at a Few of the 2024 Successes of the Litigation Practice Group
Favorable Resolution of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization (“RICO”) Claims in U.S. District Court, Ninth Circuit Court of…
Masuda Funai Hosted the 2024 Employment Seminar
Masuda, Funai, Eifert & Mitchell, Ltd. hosted its annual Employment Seminar on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at the DoubleTree Hotel in…
Masuda Funai Welcomes New Associate, Patrick Kelly
Masuda, Funai, Eifert & Mitchell, Ltd. is pleased to announce the addition of Patrick Kelly as an Associate in the Chicago office. He joins…
Distinctions

Distinctions

  • CALI Excellence Award Contracts
  • CALI Excellence Award - UCC Sales
  • South Texas Trial Team
  • AAJ National Trial Team