20 Feb 2026
Patrick Valenti Joins Winston & Strawn in Chicago
"Patrick Valenti joins Winston & Strawn in Chicago as a partner in the Transactions Department and member of the Private Investment Funds Practice, advising middle‑market private equity sponsors."
Valenti advises private equity sponsors on the formation, fundraising and operation of private investment funds, with a focus on sponsors raising middle‑market private equity funds ranging from $250 million to $3 billion. He joins Winston & Strawn as a partner and arrives from Kirkland & Ellis, where he also served as a partner.