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Patricia Hamill

Patricia Hamill

USA 2026

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Career

Patricia Hamill has extensive years of experience successfully representing clients spanning a breadth of matters, including complex commercial litigation, Title IX litigation, receiverships, insurance, securities, consumer class actions, government investigations, and E-rate compliance. Her clients are in a wide range of industries, including technology, insurance, higher education, and securities.

Patricia is uniquely adept at transforming worst-case scenarios into successful resolutions. She possesses the wisdom and keen intuition one would expect of a litigator with her decades of experience, but she also manages to bring a fresh burst of energy and determination to each new case. She offers responsive service and genuine empathy to each client; she never takes for granted the emotional impact that a high-stakes case can have on her clients. Patricia brings a collaborative approach to handling her clients’ issues, and she tenaciously pursues creative, strategic solutions.

In her role as one of the leads for the firm’s Title IX and Campus Discipline practice (www.titleix.law), Patricia represents college students and professors nationwide who are subjected to campus disciplinary proceedings or who have been disciplined by their colleges for alleged sexual misconduct following such proceedings. She has represented over 300 students and faculty members nationwide in disciplinary matters or related litigation involving more than 150 colleges and universities. Patricia is also sought out by groups and institutions for her opinion on how to work within the framework of the changing federal laws and guidance. Given her expertise, she was invited to testify before the US Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions (HELP) at the full committee hearing on “Reauthorizing HEA: Addressing Campus Sexual Assault and Ensuring Student Safety and Rights” in Washington DC (April 2019).

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: General Commercial - Pennsylvania: Philadelphia & Surrounds

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Patricia Hamill is a specialist in Title IX litigation and regularly advises current and former students on claims in that area.

Higher Education - USA - Nationwide

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Patricia Hamill is highly regarded for her plaintiff-side Title IX expertise. She regularly represents faculty staff and students in disciplinary proceedings and also provides institutions with compliance and regulatory advice.

Strengths

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  • Patricia is excellent as a smart, strategic and practical litigator. She is also a credible presence in the courtroom and a compelling writer.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • Patricia Hamill is smart and aggressive but also reasonable and practical.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • Patricia Hamill is highly knowledgeable, responsive and gets excellent results.

    Higher EducationChambers Guide to the USA
  • Patricia Hamill is extremely strong and strategic in her advice.

    Higher EducationChambers Guide to the USA
  • Patricia quickly builds trusting relationships with clients and institutions.

    Higher EducationChambers Guide to the USA

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