Kristi L. Browne

Before joining The Patterson Law Firm in 2005, I spent most of my career as a plaintiffs’ class action attorney representing individuals in consumer fraud, securities, mortgage fraud, antitrust, ERISA and employment cases. I also represented businesses in breach of contract cases, control disputes and trademark infringement actions. Class action work has provided me with the opportunity to hone my skills at complex litigation–everything from how orange juice is made to the intricacies of the mortgage backed securities market. I also practice in the area of education advocacy, representing parents, like myself, who have children with special needs to obtain services from their school districts.

I have argued appeals in front of the Illinois and Wisconsin appellate courts as well as the federal courts of appeals for the Seventh and Fifth Circuits and have prepared appeals in the Eleventh Circuit. I serve on the Judicial Evaluation Committee for the Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago and am an active member of my local PTA.