Patrice is a farm girl from Iowa who made her way to Omaha to attend Creighton University where she earned a B.S. in Elementary and Special Education. She taught special education for Omaha Public Schools for a number of years.
Patrice has had a life-long love of music. She has performed with Opera Omaha Chorus as well as in musical theatre productions around the Omaha area. Her love of music led her to move to Connecticut where she earned a Master’s Degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Connecticut. From there, Patrice moved to New York City for additional studies, performance opportunities, and to partake in the vast musical scene that the Big Apple has to offer. While in New York, she enjoyed working for a large global financial bank.
Her next move brought her back to Omaha—full circle you could say. She likes being back in the heart of the agricultural belt and is happy to be part of the Suiter Swantz IP law firm. When asked what she likes best about patent and trademark law, she said it is exciting and gratifying to work in an organization that helps clients protect new ideas, trade secrets, and innovation.
Outside the office, Patrice has served on the boards of several nonprofit musical theater and similar organizations. She keeps up with her singing and loves choral music. Patrice recently traveled to Rome, by invitation, with St. Cecilia Cathedral Choir to sing at the Pontifical Mass closing the Jubilee Year of Mercy.