Akin is pleased to announce that Patrick Dundas has joined the firm as a partner in its market-leading investment management practice in the New York office. He joins Akin from Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP.
A recognized leader in knowledge management and legal practice infrastructure development, Patrick brings more than 15 years of experience in the private funds industry, and will be instrumental in leading the practice’s market intelligence and legal practice infrastructure initiative, designed to enhance client value and fortify and advance Akin's competitive edge within the investment management sector.
“With a wealth of experience at the intersection of knowledge management and technology, Patrick will continue to elevate our investment management services, delivering value for clients through the curation of data, insights and experience,” said Akin chairperson Kim Koopersmith. “I’m delighted to welcome him to the firm.”
Patrick’s role is part of a comprehensive strategy to continue to elevate Akin's services, harnessing data and insights from diverse sources and leveraging technology to enhance efficiency, client service and knowledge-share. The focus will be on market intelligence, regulatory and transactional knowledge management, and technology/practice infrastructure, reinforcing Akin’s dedication to providing strategic and value-adding solutions.
“I’m thrilled to join Akin’s top-tier investment management practice, with the opportunity to create a best-in-class market intelligence and legal practice infrastructure offering that will improve efficiency and client service throughout the practice,” said Patrick Dundas.