Patrick Murphree

Patrick Murphree is a lawyer, a scholar, and a bold litigator. His quest for social justice has led to years of victories in the courtroom, not limited to class action, mass tort, and complex litigation on behalf of individuals, businesses, and governments harmed by corporate malfeasance.

Patrick’s approach to the law is both scholarly and inventive—he enjoys articulating and pursuing novel theories and claims. Always thinking several steps ahead, he’s prepared for every unexpected twist that could derail a case.

Before law, Patrick earned a doctorate in Theatre History and taught acting, theatre appreciation, public speaking, and test preparation. His years on the stage and in the classroom taught him the nuances of reading an audience and translating complex ideas into digestible narratives.

Patrick’s passion for social justice animates him. During law school, he engaged in substantial social and racial justice work, including a lawsuit to extend voting rights to the formerly incarcerated. Since then, he has collaborated with the Gillis Long Poverty Law Center on a variety of initiatives, including developing a program to support childcare centers accessing public funding to survive the COVID-19 pandemic and serving as the editor for the 2022 update to the Louisiana Legal Services and Pro Bono Desk Manual.