According to Encompass Health's company materials, Patrick Darby was named executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary in February 2016 after practicing law with Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP, where he had been a partner since 1997. In his role he manages the company's legal and real estate departments, plays a key role in development activities, and coordinates regulatory and compliance matters. He received his bachelor's degree from Dartmouth College and his law degree from Washington & Lee University School of Law, where he was editor-in-chief of the law review.