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Diane B. Patrick
Partner
Ropes & Gray
One International Place
Boston, MA 02110-2624
T + 1-617-951-7451
F + 1-617-235-0492
+ 1-617-854-2171 secretary
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Practice
Diane Patrick, a partner in the Labor & Employment Department, joined Ropes & Gray in 1995. She specializes in advising and representing employers with regard to issues arising under federal and state employment laws, negotiating and administering collective bargaining agreements, assisting employers in meeting their federal contract compliance obligations, and providing general advice to employers on employment policies and practices. Diane also has extensive experience representing clients before administrative agencies and in labor arbitrations.
Professional Experience
Diane has practiced labor and employment law since 1980. She began her career with a Los Angeles-based firm, practicing in both its Los Angeles and New York offices and, in 1986, she joined Harvard University, serving as University Attorney in the Office of General Counsel, and later as Director and Associate Vice President for Human Resources. In 1994, Diane became counsel at a Washington, D.C. firm providing labor and employment advice primarily to college and university clients.
Honors & Awards
- Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business (2008)
Professional & Civic Activities
- United Way of Massachusetts Bay, Board of Directors and member of the Executive Committee; former Chair - Community Investments Committee
- The Posse Foundation, Board of Directors, Secretary, and member of the Executive Committee
- Brigham & Women's Hospital, Trustee (1992-1998)
- Children's Hospital, Overseer (1991-1996)
- Arts Boston, Trustee, Director (1995-1997)
- Cambridge College, Board of Trustees (1990-1994)
- Massachusetts Maritime Academy (gubernatorial appointment), Trustee (1989-1991)
- Fellow, The Partnership (1987-1988)
- Member, Foster Care Review Unit, Department of Social Services (1987-1989)
- President, Board of Directors, Brookline Infant Toddler Center (1988-1989)
Bar Admissions
- Washington, D.C., 1994
- Massachusetts, 1987
- New York, 1984
- California, 1980
Education
- 1980,
J.D., Loyola Law School; Chief Justice, Moot Court Honors Program; Dean's List; American Jurisprudence Award; Winner - Best Appellant Brief in Statewide Moot Court Competition; Outstanding Graduate Award for outstanding academic performance and citizenship; Awarded Honorary Scholarship; Awarded Scholarship, Wives of the Bench and Bar 1979 and 1980
- 1972,
B.A. (Education), cum laude, Queens College, The City University of New York; Kappa Delta Pi National Honor Fraternity; departmental honors for excellence in major
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