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In 1991, he founded Horizons for Youth, the only organization in Chicago that provides scholarship, mentoring, enrichment programs, and other support for children from kindergarten through college. He served as the organization’s President and as Co-Chair of its Leadership Council, currently serves on the Board of Directors and continues to serve as a volunteer. Patrick has served as a Supervising Attorney for Cabrini Green Legal Aid and a member of the Board of Trustees for Sacred Heart Schools in Chicago.  Since 2013, Patrick has participated in the annual National Hellenic Museum Trial Series, presenting arguments for the prosecution or defense before a panel of judges.  Each year's trial is unique and unscripted, attracting prominent legal minds to try ancient cases with modern consequences in front of a live audience. 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