Chaka Patterson

Chaka M. Patterson (born November 27, 1968) is an American attorney. Patterson has been noted as the rare attorney who has a 360-degree view of the law obtained over more than two decades as an AMLaw 100 partner, public company general counsel and treasurer, and government prosecutor. He is currently a partner at Alston & Bird in its San Francisco office with a practice that focuses on litigation, investigations, and corporate governance. Patterson previously served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary of Adtalem Global Education, Inc. (NYSE: ATGE). Chaka joined ATGE in June 2018 as Vice President & General Counsel. He held that position until his promotion to General Counsel in February 2020. Chaka was one of the top fundraisers for US President Barack Obama. He is also a fundraiser for Hillary Clinton. He also served on the national finance committee for President Obama's 2012 presidential campaign.