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Chaka Strategy is designed for ambitious legal professionals and law students who want more than just legal expertise. We train and coach lawyers and law students to become trusted business partners — leaders who combine legal acumen with strategic vision, financial insight, and leadership gravitas.
Chaka Patterson is the Founder and CEO of Chaka Strategy. With over 30 years of experience as
Treasurer and Head of Investor Relations for a Fortune 100 company, General Counsel of a
Fortune 1000 company, and partner at AmLaw 50 firms, Chaka holds a JD from Harvard Law
and an MBA from Chicago Booth.
The courses are designed for General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, and Law Students. Each course is tailored to enhance business, financial, and strategic skills
relevant to their current or aspirational roles.
Chaka Strategy develops the skills today’s legal professionals need to become impactful business leaders. We go beyond traditional legal training and build the financial fluency, strategic thinking, and leadership capability that set top performers apart. Our programs strengthen three core pillars: financial acumen, Strategic Insight, and Leadership and Influence.
The courses are designed for General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, Law Students, and anyone who wants to improve their financial and business acumen.
Chaka Strategy offers instructor-led courses and each course comes with a video, powerpoint, and
white paper downloadable to keep as a reference. Chaka Strategy also offers customized
workshops and executive coaching engagements to elevate professionals and teams in legal
departments.
The courses help lawyers speak the language of business, understand financial realities,
contribute to strategic decision-making, and support governance—expanding their influence well
beyond traditional legal advice.
Chaka has worked companies such as AAR Corp, Constellation Energy, Dropbox, Leidos,
McDonald’s, NiSource, Upwork, Vera Therapeutics, Xylem, and several bar associations.
Interested professionals can submit contact forms or request customized training and executive
coaching to suit their organization’s or personal needs.
