Patrick Ouzts

Patrick Ouzts is an experienced legal professional currently serving as Vice President and Assistant General Counsel at Atrium Hospitality, where responsibilities include overseeing compliance with employment laws across a portfolio of 83 hotels. Previously held roles include Interim Head of HR at Atrium Hospitality, where leadership was provided during a transition period, and Corporate Counsel, ensuring adherence to legal standards in employment practices. Prior to Atrium, Patrick Ouzts worked at FordHarrison LLP representing airlines in labor and employment matters, was a member at Gregory, Doyle, Calhoun & Rogers, LLC, focusing on employment and special education issues for school districts, and served as Equal Employment Opportunity Manager at The Home Depot. Earlier career experience includes program development and social media at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta, as well as drafting bond financing documents at Alston & Bird LLP. Patrick Ouzts holds a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from Georgia State University and a B.A. in English from Berry College.