About Patrick
Patrick Gunning trained on the West Coast. He completed undergraduate studies at Gonzaga University and earned his law degree from UCLA School of Law. Those years set the groundwork for a practice rooted in California courts and legal institutions.
After law school he began his legal career in a commercial litigation environment. Early in his career he worked as an associate at Panish Shea & Boyle, where he handled research, motion practice and case development for complex matters. That role gave him practical courtroom experience and steady exposure to trial preparation.
Gunning is licensed to practice in California. He has continued his courtroom and litigation work since moving to his current firm. Colleagues describe him as methodical in outlining issues and attentive to factual detail. He brings those habits back to each file, often taking the lead on drafting pleadings and preparing witnesses for deposition.
Outside of day-to-day case work he has taken on internal responsibilities that keep cases moving. He prepares legal memoranda, coordinates with expert consultants, and manages discovery demands. These tasks are typical for a litigating associate, but they are also crucial to turning complex fact patterns into trial-ready presentations.
His practice path reflects a steady progression from research-heavy assignments to more prominent roles in case strategy. In courtrooms and in settlement discussions he supports lead counsel by shaping arguments and organizing exhibits. He has also been involved in appellate briefing when issues from trial require further review.
Gunning’s professional affiliations include his current position as an associate lawyer at Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP. He maintains ties to the legal community in California through the firm and through professional networks developed during law school and early practice. In his current role he handles legal research, case preparation, and courtroom support for the firm's matters.
Clients and colleagues who work with him can expect a steady, detail-oriented approach to litigation tasks. He practices as an associate at Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP, where he continues to work on litigation matters and related courtroom work.
