Ricky K. Patel

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Ricky K. Patel
Born (1982-05-04) 4 May 1982 (age 42)
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Ricky K. Patel (born May 4, 1982) is an American lawyer and philanthropist. [1] He is an attorney at law serving as Of Counsel with Akerman LLP in Miami. [2]

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Patel was appointed to Barack Obama’s National Finance Committee at the age of 29. [3] He also served as an ambassador for the Clinton Global Initiative. [3]

Early life and education

Patel was born on May 4, 1982. He attended Florida State University in 2003, receiving a BA degree with a focus on genocide prevention in 2006. [3] He subsequently went to St. Thomas University Benjamin L. Crump College of Law and received his Juris Doctor degree in 2009. [3]

Career

After graduating from law school, Patel joined Farrell & Patel law firm. [3] He is currently an attorney at law serving as Of Counsel with Akerman LLP in Miami. [2]

Since 2009, Patel has gained national recognition for handling complex litigation, class action lawsuits, extortion and sensitive matter cases for celebrities, athletes and ultra-high net worth individuals.. [1] [3]

Patel served as a member of Barack Obama’s National Finance Committee. [3] He also served as an ambassador for the Clinton Global Initiative. [3]

Philanthropy

Patel founded the ITS4THEKIDS foundation to benefit children in need both nationally and internationally. [7] As of 2023, ITS4THEKIDS has delivered multiple servings of food to children in need. [7] Through ITS4THEKIDS, Patel organizes annual distributions of duffle bags with essential supplies for foster children. [8]

In 2016, Patel helped to establish Gracious Hands Orphanage in Gressier, Haiti. [9] In 2020, he launched the Pay It Forward Scholarship, which provides funds yearly to law students who have established a social program that helps those in need. [10]

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