Vijay Patel

“Heart of the Father”Award 2022

Biography:

Vijay Patel is a first generation American who became the first professional in his family. He worked at the AM Law 100 law firm with over 1,500 attorneys worldwide in the Medical Malpractice Department. Mr. Patel completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Southern California and went on to graduate with honors at the Indiana University of Law. Mr. Patel has successfully argued before the United States Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and other US District Courts. Currently, Mr. Patel is a criminal prosecutor for the city of Los Angeles and is on the board of directors of Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board. He is also a board member of the Downey Foundation for Educational Opportunities and is President Elect 2021–2022 of the Downey Los Amigos Kiwanis. All this while being an engaged husband and dedicated father to his two daughters.