Patrick Pearsall

Patrick W. Pearsall is a partner in the Washington D.C. office of Gibson Dunn. He is Global Co-Chair of the Geopolitical Strategy and International Law practice and spent nearly a decade as the United States' chief diplomatic lawyer on investment matters. Patrick’s experience cuts across several industries, including energy, mining, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, maritime, financial services, infrastructure, geographic boundaries, consumer products, emergent technology, and manufacturing.

Patrick is widely regarded as one of the foremost experts in the world on international law and advises both sovereigns and private entities. Clients reach out to Patrick at all stages of a potential or active dispute. In addition to his commercial and treaty disputes work, Patrick is often called upon to assist companies, executives, and sovereign states when they are struggling with exposure from a geopolitical crisis. He is a recognized specialist in investment protection and dispute avoidance.

JD, Columbia University, (with honors), 2005. Bachelor of Arts, Columbia University, magna cum laude, 2002.