Band 4
Provided by Paul Butler
Represents clients in a wide variety of matters relating to federal criminal and regulatory enforcement actions and corporate internal investigations, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, export control and sanctions laws and regulations, securities laws, federal contracts, electronic surveillance and other national security-related issues. He has particular expertise in the investigation and trial of cross-border criminal matters from his time in private practice and as a terrorism prosecutor including his role as trial prosecutor in United States v. Usama bin Laden (the East Africa Embassy Bombing Trial).
Former Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Chief of Staff to Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld and Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict.
Council on Foreign Relations; Business Executives for National Security; The Heritage Foundation National Security Law Working Group; Served as an Advisory Board Member to the Combatant Commander for United States Southern Command and European Command and for SOSi International and Pacific Architects and Engineers.
J.D., St. John’s University School of Law; M.A., Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies; M.A., Albany State University; B.A., University at Albany, State University of New York
Provided by Chambers
Paul Butler is an Akin partner well regarded for his defense of individual and corporate clients in a broad range of enforcement actions. He regularly handles complex multijurisdictional investigations by the DOJ and SEC, among others, with notable experience working on cases with significant national security implications.
Provided by Chambers
"Paul is brilliant. He is incredibly hard-working and is able to master very difficult facts."
"Paul is very capable. He is practical and pragmatic as well as thorough. He provides advice that is always up to date."
"Paul is brilliant. He is incredibly hard-working and is able to master very difficult facts."
"Paul is very capable. He is practical and pragmatic as well as thorough. He provides advice that is always up to date."
