Patrick Hayes

Patrick serves as Founder and Managing Partner of Hayes Law and Compliance. He represents and supports advisers in the development and administration of their compliance programs, including creation and implementation of written policies and procedures governing all operations and any associated funds. His clients include wealth managers, private fund advisers, family offices, ERISA investment fiduciaries, dual registrants, broker-dealers, cryptotraders, FinTech and Robo-advisers, mutual fund trusts, and institutional asset managers.

In 2020, Patrick launched The Securities Compliance Podcast: Compliance in Context™, co-sponsored by the National Society of Compliance Professionals (“NSCP”). Patrick designed the podcast as a personal master class for the securities industry’s legal and compliance professionals.

Patrick serves the NSCP as Immediate Past Chair of the Board of Directors and a member of NSCP's Executive Committee. He carries both Series 7 and Series 24 securities licenses and is licensed to practice law in the state of Ohio and the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Since 2022, Patrick has been recognized by Chambers & Partners as a Leading Lawyer in Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance, most recently ranked in both the Chambers Global Legal 2026 Guide (USA, Band 2) and the Chambers USA 2026 Guide (USA - Nationwide, Band 2). Clients provided the following feedback to Chambers, "Patrick brings a high level of expertise about the industry, as well as a wealth of experience. He is easy to work with, responsive, personable, practical and very knowledgeable."

Patrick earned his J.D. from the University of Cincinnati College of Law, where he was inducted into the Order of the Barristers for outstanding ability in appellate advocacy. He is also a recent recipient of the Cincinnati Business Courier's Forty Under 40 Award recognizing young professionals in Greater Cincinnati who are crafting successful careers while also giving back to their community.