Kashira Patterson, Esq., originally from Detroit, holds values deeply rooted in the city’s rich cultural heritage. Her love for the arts stems from the vibrant and diverse music scene that thrives in Detroit. Growing up, Kashira experienced firsthand the negative impact of a city divesting from arts education as the recession led to the loss of access to arts programs during her middle and high school years. This experience ignited her passion for arts advocacy, driving her desire to champion initiatives that ensure all students have access to the arts regardless of economic circumstances.

As an associate at Skadden Arps, Kashira advises a wide range of clients on complex intellectual property, technology, data protection, cybersecurity matters, and regulatory compliance matters in connection with commercial transactions. Kashira also maintains a pro bono practice in which she aids clients on a wide array of matters, including intellectual property licensing, seeking access to gender-affirming social services, tenants’ rights advocacy and applications for asylum.

Kashira has been recognized by the National Black Lawyers as a 2023 inductee on the Top 40 Under 40 list.

She earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Michigan alongside a certificate in Community Action and Social Change from the University of Michigan School of Social Work. She earned her Juris Doctor at New York University, School of Law.