Patrick Perkins

Patrick Perkins is an Associate Professor of Law at the University of Kansas School of Law, joining in 2023. He teaches Business Organizations, Corporate Finance, and Entrepreneurial Law. His research focuses on entrepreneurship, innovation, and small business legal frameworks. Previously, he was the Jeff and Cynthia Harris Clinical Fellow at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, leading the Entrepreneurial Business Law Clinic. Before academia, he practiced as a transactional attorney for technology startups in Silicon Valley and Salt Lake City.

Education:

• J.D., University of Michigan Law School, 2013 (cum laude)
• B.A. in Public Relations, Brigham Young University, 2009 (cum laude)
• Studied at Nanjing University as a Chinese Flagship Scholar

Professional Memberships:

• California Bar (inactive)
• Utah Bar

Perkins' work bridges academic scholarship with practical legal support for startups, emphasizing innovation ecosystems and regulatory challenges faced by small businesses.