(212) 729-4266Yogi Patel is the Managing Partner at Outside Legal Counsel LLP, where he provides strategic legal counsel as outside general counsel to a broad spectrum of privately held companies, startups, and entrepreneurs. His core practice areas include commercial transactions, corporate governance, and employment law.
Yogi brings deep experience in guiding businesses through every stage of growth—from entity formation and structuring, to navigating complex compliance and regulatory issues, developing strategic partnerships and joint ventures, handling employment matters, and managing both proactive and defensive litigation. He is regularly engaged to lead internal investigations, oversee audit responses, and conduct compliance reviews, particularly in highly regulated industries.
In addition to his work with businesses, Yogi advises individual executives and professionals—primarily in the technology, finance, and healthcare sectors—on matters involving compensation packages, equity awards, and severance agreements. He represents executives at both publicly traded and privately held companies and is a skilled negotiator of executive employment and separation agreements. Yogi also represents clients in disputes concerning restrictive covenants, including non-compete, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreements.
Yogi has also served as an Adjunct Professor of Law at CUNY School of Law, where he teaches courses on the uniform commercial code and secured transactions. He also supports new law graduates each summer in preparing for the New York State Bar Exam, a role he has proudly held since 2012.
Earlier in his career, Yogi served as in-house counsel to a New York City-based construction and real estate development firm, advising on legal matters related to land acquisition, project financing, contract negotiation, and post-construction dispute resolution. He also spent several years at a boutique education law firm representing both individual and institutional clients in litigation, arbitration, labor and employment, and corporate matters.
Yogi’s approach is rooted in practical problem-solving, clear communication, and a deep commitment to client service. Whether serving as a long-term advisor or stepping in for a high-stakes negotiation or dispute, he brings a steady hand and business-minded perspective to every matter. He is licensed to practice in New York and continues to stay closely connected to the business and legal communities through teaching, mentorship, and speaking engagements.
J.D., City University of New York School of Law (2006)
B.A., Hunter College (CUNY) (2002)
New York State Courts
United States District Court, SDNY and EDNY
Connecticut State Courts
New York City Bar Association, Member
New York State Bar Association, Member
South Asian Bar Association, Member
On-going Panelist and Presenter on Medical practice buy-in’s and negotiating employment agreements for doctors. August 2016-2020. Dallas Renal Group and U.S. Renal Care. Dallas, Texas. Specific focus on J-1 Visa holders and Non-Compete Clause Considerations, Valuation of practice and buy-in Considerations.
CLE Presenter on COVID-19 and the Current Workplace. Review and analysis of Executive Orders, Federal and State laws, and local ordinances impacting businesses and employees. June 18, 2020.
Lawline.com presentation addressing Employment and Immigration Law Concerns for Businesses During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Apr 22, 2020.
Eisner Amper presentation addressing MeToo movement and legislative response and business guidance. June 26, 2019.
On-going speaker and presenter on employment contract negotiations for doctor’s completing residency and fellowships in association with Vital Planning Group.
Panelist on Wage Increases and Overtime Laws. November 3, 2016. Queens County Chamber of Commerce and NYC Business Solutions.
CLE Presenter on Introduction to New York Employment Law. May 19, 2016. CLRN – City University School of Law.
CLE Presenter on Executive Compensation and Severance Negotiations. March 29, 2016. Lawline.com.
Panelist on E-Commerce and Legal Considerations. Nov 19, 2015. Laguardia Community College Small Business Center.
Panelist on Understanding and Navigating Contracts. March 6, 2015. Women Builders Council.
CLE Presenter on starting and growing your solo or small firm practice. February 5, 2015. South Asian Bar Association of North America.
Panelist on Employment Law Basics. February 3, 2015. Women Builders Council.
Panelist on The Role of Law Schools in Helping Meet the Essential Civil Legal Needs of Low Income New Yorkers, Task Force to Expand Access to Civil Legal Services in New York, , May 12, 2014. City University School of Law.
Small Firm Organization CLE, Business Development, Panelist, May 2013.
Young lawyers take flight after incubator programs, ABA Journal, February 1, 2015. http://www.abajournal.com/magazine/article/young_lawyers_take_flight_after_incubator_programs
Growing Justice: Law Schools Hop on the Incubator Trend, ABA Journal, October 1, 2012 (http://www.abajournal.com/magazine/article/growing_justice_law_schools_hop_on_the_incubator_trend/)
Helping Small Businesses Succeed: Yogi Patel (’06), CUNY School of Law News, April 15, 2012 (http://www1.cuny.edu/mu/law/2012/04/15/helping-small-businesses-succeed-yogi-patel-06/)
