Zach Paterick
About Zach Paterick
Zach Paterick is a lawyer based in Chicago, IL and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Zach Paterick is recognized in the following practice area:
- Chicago, Illinois
- Financial Services Regulation Law
Current Firm: Sidley Austin LLP
Education: The University of Michigan Law School, J.D., graduated 2014
Location: Chicago, IL
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