Patterson Belknap announced that H. Gregory Baker has joined the firm as a partner in its New York office. Baker will serve as chair of the firm’s securities litigation practice and as a member of the white collar defense and investigations group. He advises clients including hedge fund and private equity fund managers on investigations and litigation strategy to help them manage risk and achieve positive outcomes in matters led by financial regulators such as the SEC. See our two-part series “Practical Guide for Private Fund Managers Navigating SEC Exams in the Biden/Gensler Era”: Part One (Jul. 8, 2021); and Part Two (Jul. 15, 2021).