Portrait of Patrick Duffey

Patrick Duffey

Attorney

Patrick Duffey is an advisor and advocate for businesses, dedicating his practice to employment law and labor relations matters. His practice includes employment law compliance, workplace policies, OSHA regulations, employment litigation defense, corporate transactions and employment agreements. He also provides tailored training and compliance education to help companies mitigate risk and navigate complex legal landscapes.

Patrick partners with businesses of all sizes, equipping them with strategic legal guidance so they can focus on growth while maintaining compliance with state and federal laws. With years of courtroom and advocacy experience, he effectively represents clients in employment disputes and regulatory matters.

Patrick’s diverse legal experience gives him a unique perspective on employment law. He began his career as a state prosecutor before transitioning to a prominent plaintiff’s firm, where he represented individuals and families in high-stakes insurance disputes involving serious injury and wrongful death claims. This well-rounded background enables him to approach employment law issues with a deep understanding of both employer and employee perspectives, ensuring comprehensive and effective legal solutions.

    Education

    • Tulane University (J.D.)
    • Tulane University (BLA, cum laude)

    State Bar Admissions

    • Maryland
    • District of Columbia
    • Louisiana

Firm Highlights

  • Podcasts
    Artful Donations: Exploring Museum Exchange
    In this episode of The Legal Canvas, host Caryn Keppler welcomes Robert Wainstein and Michael Darling, co-founders of Museum Exchange, the first digital platform dedicated to facilitating art donations to museums and nonprofit institutions across North America. Together, they explore how technology is transforming the way collectors, artists, estates, and cultural organizations connect through charitable giving. Robert and Michael explain the inspiration behind Museum Exchange, the challenges they set out to solve, and how the platform has grown into a network of more than 400 museums. They walk listeners through the donation process—from evaluating artwork and matching donors with institutions to handling logistics, documentation, and tax considerations. Along the way, they discuss the realities of museum collecting, why many donations are declined, and how thoughtful placements can help preserve artists' legacies while expanding access to important works of art. The conversation also explores Museum Exchange's work with living artists, artist estates, hospitals, universities, and smaller regional museums, as well as the launch of the Charis Foundation for the Arts, a nonprofit designed to steward significant collections before placing them with institutions that can best benefit from them. Robert and Michael conclude by sharing their vision for the future of charitable art transactions and how Museum Exchange is helping reshape philanthropy in the arts for generations to come.