Pat Brady
Crisis Management • Government Relations • Strategic Communications • Strategic Media Relations
Senior Vice President
Pat Brady is a seasoned attorney, government affairs strategist, and media commentator with more than two decades of experience at the intersection of law, business, and public policy. A former federal prosecutor who specialized in complex financial, accounting, and securities-fraud investigations, Brady combines prosecutorial rigor with business-world insight. As a Principal at Deloitte LLP in Chicago, he led global financial investigations for corporate clients across industries, helping executives navigate compliance crises, regulatory scrutiny, and corporate governance challenges. He currently serves as Senior Vice President at Mercury Public Affairs, a global public strategy firm, where he counsels corporations, associations, and civic organizations on legislative strategy, crisis communications, and regulatory engagement. Brady also served as Chairman of the Illinois Republican Party and as a member of the Republican National Committee, where he chaired the Ethics Committee and served on the Finance Committee. As state party chairman, he was responsible for campaign and media strategy for federal and state campaigns and served as a media surrogate. Known for his pragmatic leadership and ability to bridge business, media, and politics, Brady is a frequent political and legal analyst on Chicago and national news outlets, valued for his clarity, judgment, and candor.
