Patricia Palacios is a Senior Counsel for Claims & Litigation at Bechtel Corporation, handling complex claims and general litigation for projects worldwide. Patty is recognized as a "Rising Star" both by the National Law Journal and in business litigation by Super Lawyers Magazine, and in 2020 she was selected by DCA Live for inclusion in their list of Emerging Women Leaders in Private Practice. Patty has served in various roles for the Leadership Counsel for Legal Diversity’s Fellows Alumni Program, including Chair of the Alumni Executive Committee.