Profile
Paul counsels clients on international trade and U.S. national security issues. He advises clients on U.S. economic sanctions, export controls, foreign investment review, and industrial security matters, and represents clients in international trade litigation proceedings.
Experience
Representative Matters
- Assists clients in complying with economic sanctions programs administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and U.S. export controls administered by the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and the State Department’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC).
- Represents clients across diverse industries – including steel and renewable energy products – in trade remedies litigation before the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC).
- Advises and represents U.S. and international companies in all phases of national security reviews before the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and Team Telecom.
- Provides guidance on compliance with the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).
Professional Experience
- Office of U.S. Representative Jim Himes
- Junior Legislative Aide (2014-2015)
- Outreach Coordinator (2013-2014)
- Staff Assistant (2011-2013)
Affiliations
- American Society of International Law
- Society for International Affairs
Recognitions
- Wiley Pro Bono Champion (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023)
Practice Areas
Credentials
Education
J.D., Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University
B.A., University of Connecticut
Law Journals
Articles Editor, George Mason University Civil Rights Law Journal
Bar and Court Memberships
- District of Columbia Bar
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- U.S. Court of International Trade
- Vermont Bar
Related News & Insights
- AlertTreasury Proposes Stronger CFIUS Penalties, Broader Subpoena and Enforcement PowersHon. Nazak Nikakhtar, Nova J. Daly, Daniel P. Brooks, Paul J. Coyle, Patrick GriffoApril 15, 2024
- AlertCommerce Considers Regulating Connected Vehicles to Protect Against Foreign AdversariesHon. Nazak Nikakhtar, Megan L. Brown, Scott D. Delacourt, Nova J. Daly, Jacqueline F. "Lyn" Brown, Paul J. Coyle, Lisa Rechden, Patrick GriffoMarch 8, 2024
- AlertBIS Expands Export Control Restrictions on Russia, Belarus, and IranLori E. Scheetz, Hon. Nazak Nikakhtar, John R. Shane, Paul J. CoyleJanuary 30, 2024
- AlertGAO Study Highlights Shortcomings in USDA Land Deal Information Sharing with CFIUSNova J. Daly, Daniel P. Brooks, Paul J. Coyle, Patrick GriffoJanuary 26, 2024