Patrick M. Collins
Patrick M. Collins (born September 1, 1964), is an American
ISBN 978-0879464240). In 2010, Collins was selected by the Chicago Law Bulletin as one of Chicago's "Top Ten" attorneys of the decade.[3]
Prior to his 12 years with the Department of Justice, Collins worked as an associate in private practice.
United States Department of Justice
From 1995 - 2007, Collins worked as a federal prosecutor for the United States Department of Justice in the Chicago office of
Operation Safe Road,[5] an eight-year investigation which led to more than 75 convictions, including the former Governor and members of his inner circle.[5]
During his tenure with the U.S. Department of Justice, Collins also led a long-term investigation into corruption in City government and ghost payrolling in county government.
Collins was awarded the
Operation Safe Road.[6]
After Department of Justice
In 2007, Collins was selected as lead trial counsel for the
Chapter 11 trustee for the A & O Life Fund LLC and six related estates.[10]
Horizons for Youth
In 1991, Collins co-founded Horizons for Youth, an organization that provides scholarships, mentoring and a community of support for children from low-resource areas of Chicago.[11] Collins has served as president, a board member and a mentor.
Education
Collins is a graduate of
magna cum laude, from the University of Notre Dame.[citation needed
]
References
- ^ King & Spalding LLP King & Spalding LLP
- ^ Ex-Governor of Illinois Gets 6½ Years in Prison The New York Times, September 7, 2006
- ^ "Chicago's Top Ten" (PDF). Chicago Law Bulletin Reprinted by Permission. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 July 2011. Retrieved 8 February 2011.
- ^ Former Illinois Governor Sentenced to Prison National Public Radio, September 7, 2006
- ^ a b U.S. Department of Justice Operation Safe Road Archived 2010-11-19 at the Wayback Machine U.S. Department of Justice Operation Safe Road
- ^ AVVO.com Patrick M. Collins - Awards AVVO.com, last accessed February 14, 2011
- ^ "State Hires High-Powered Lawyer to Present Pastrick Racketeering Case" (PDF). Indiana Post-Tribune Reprinted by Permission. Retrieved 11 February 2011.
- ^ "Airport Probes Minority Contracts" (PDF). The Detroit News Reprinted by Permission. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 July 2011. Retrieved 11 February 2011.
- ^ Two Michigan Construction Firms to Pay More Than $1.4 Million to Resolve Alleged False Claims U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Public Affairs, November 19, 2010
- ^ "Coventry Settles Bid-Rigging Suit" (PDF). The Life Settlements Report Reprinted by Permission. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 July 2011. Retrieved 11 February 2011.
- ^ Horizons for Youth Horizons for Youth