Patrick Evans, CFA

Patrick Evans, CFA has a diverse work experience spanning over 17 years. Patrick is currently working as an Investment Team Lawyer at Diameter Capital Partners LP since May 2020. Prior to this, Patrick worked as a Credit Attorney at Brigade Capital Management, LP from December 2017 to May 2020.

In 2016, they joined Reorg Research, Inc. as a Reorg Covenants analyst, where they specialized in analyzing high-yield bond and bank financings and distressed debt situations for hedge funds, investment banks, and other clients. Patrick also played a key role in building the Covenants product.

Patrick has worked in prestigious law firms as well. Patrick was a Partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP from October 2015 to April 2016, representing investors, senior management, and boards of directors in acquisitions and out-of-court restructurings. Prior to that, they were an Associate at Kirkland & Ellis LLP from June 2013 to September 2015.

Before joining Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Patrick worked as an Associate at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP from October 2009 to June 2013. Patrick also gained experience as a Summer Associate at both Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP and Fensterstock & Partners.

Patrick started their career as a Paralegal at Fensterstock & Partners from January 2005 to May 2006. Patrick also completed summer internships at Citigroup Asset Management and JPMorgan Chase & Co. in 2004 and 2003, respectively.

Throughout their career, Patrick has demonstrated expertise in legal matters related to finance and investments, making significant contributions to their organizations.

Patrick Evans, CFA pursued their education with a degree in Law from the American University Washington College of Law, where they studied from 2006 to 2009. Prior to that, they attended Bucknell University from 2000 to 2004, although their specific degree or field of study is not mentioned. Additionally, Patrick has obtained certification as a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) from the CFA Institute in November 2022.