A SKILLED LEGAL ADVISOR
At the forefront of some of the most high-stakes legal, regulatory, and national security matters of our time, Paul’s experience spans complex government investigations, white-collar defense, corporate compliance, and national security law, representing Fortune 500 companies, executives, and global organizations. From defending clients in high-profile enforcement actions to advising on cutting-edge compliance and risk management strategies, delivers strategic, results-driven counsel.
Education
J.D., St. John’s University School of Law, Law Review, 1988
M.A., The School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University, 1997
Harvard Law School, Executive Education – Partner Leadership Program, 2017
M.A./B.A., University at Albany, State University of New York, 1984
Clerkships
United States District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 1988-1990
Bar Admissions
District of Columbia
New York
United States Supreme Court
Various Federal Courts
Corporate Governance and Board Membership
Paul has advised the Boards of Directors of major Fortune 500 companies including Audit Committees and Special Committees of the Board. He has also served on various Boards and Committees including:
- Member of the Akin firmwide Audit Committee
- SOS International Advisory Board
- Pacific Architects and Engineers Advisory Board
- Advisory Board to the Combatant Commander for United States Southern Command and European Command
- United States Department of Commerce Advisory Board on Export Controls
- Harvard Law School Executive Education Partner Leadership Program
- Member of the Council on Foreign Relations
- Member the Heritage Foundation National Security Law Working Group
Guest Lecturer
- U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General School
- George Washington University School of Law
- University of Pennsylvania School of Law
