H. Nellie Fitzpatrick is an associate in the firm’s Philadelphia office and focuses their practice on cybersecurity and data privacy matters.

Nellie is a seasoned trial attorney with extensive experience assisting individuals and organizations in times of crisis.  Beginning their career as a Philadelphia prosecutor, Nellie has a wealth of experience in having successfully litigated numerous high-stakes cases during their tenure as an Assistant District Attorney in the Family Violence and Sexual Assault Unit of the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office.  Nellie has also represented survivors of sexual assault in civil litigation across the United States.

Nellie also brings a breadth of experience of advising and counseling individuals, organizations, and agencies on matters ranging from navigating legal and government systems to pressing human and civil rights issues.  Nellie was appointed by two Philadelphia Mayors to cabinet level positions, and, following their government service, they have served as a trusted advisor to numerous elected officials; private and non-profit sector leaders; local, state, and federal law enforcement officers; and healthcare professionals.

Nellie is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.  They currently serve on the Board of Directors of The Philadelphia AIDS Consortium.

Nellie received their B.A. from the University of Florida in 2002 and their J.D. from Florida Coastal School of Law in 2008.