Priyanka Patel is an associate with Rainone Coughlin Minchello whose practice focuses on matters concerning all facets of governmental entity representation.

Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Patel conducted extensive legal research and analysis across a wide range of substantive and procedural issues as a summer associated with Calcagni & Kanefsky LLP. She also prepared detailed legal memoranda, assisted attorneys with internal investigations, evaluated evidence and regulatory requirements, and contributed to policy-related initiatives addressing emerging legal issues.

Ms. Patel also served as a Judicial Extern to the Honorable Madeline Cox Arleo of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. In that role, she researched federal legal issues involving bankruptcy, Social Security appeals, jurisdictional questions, breach of contract claims, and intellectual property matters under the Lanham Act. Her externship provided valuable insight into federal litigation and judicial decision-making.

Ms. Patel is a graduate of Rutgers University where she obtained a B.S. in Environmental Policy, Institutions, and Behavior. She then received her Juris Doctor from Seton Hall University School of Law.