Patrick Afriyie, LAW ’24, is a 2022 Law and Public Policy Scholar and Conwell Scholar at Temple University Beasley School of Law. At Temple, he is active in the Student Public Interest Network, Temple University Student Recreation Board. He is also the Vice President of the Black Law Students Association. Patrick graduated from Colgate University in 2018 with a B.S. in Psychology.
Before law school, Patrick spent one year as a professional football player for the Los Angeles Chargers, where was signed to multiple contracts as an undrafted free agent. During his time on the team, Patrick focused on developing intense critical analysis and strategy skills and implemented strategies successfully to on-field situations. Prior to attending law school, Patrick was a Legal Intern for Zingaro and Cretella LLC where he worked on active case files in the Connecticut Superior Court. He also was a Council on Legal Education Opportunity Summer Pre-Law Program associate.
As a Law and Public Policy Scholar, Patrick is working for Sandy Hook Promise Legal Department. He has an interest in gun reform, civil rights litigation, and racial inequalities and inequities.