
Tailored Legal Solutions
For Every Client
The Paul Firm is dedicated to serving individuals, families, businesses and organizations with compassionate guidance, strategic expertise and unwavering commitment.
Individuals and Families
For sensitive matters that cross civil, criminal and family law, The Paul Firm serves as a holistic partner, providing legal and strategic advice. We help clients triage complicated situations, assess safety risks and see around corners to protect their best interests.
Often in the wake of harm, the path ahead is not clear. If you do not know the best next step, call on us as a trusted thought partner. Learn more about our crisis response service for individuals and families: The Path.
Services
Sexual Misconduct
Harassment, Discrimination and Other Workplace Issues
Student Representation in the Title IX Process
Bullying, Cyber Safety and Sexual Conduct Impacting School-Aged Children
Navigating the Criminal System
Revenge Porn, Sextortion and Matters Relating to Adult Privacy
Public Figure and Family Office Security and Reputation
Select Criminal Defense Matters
Youth-Serving and
Faith Based Organizations
Leaders of youth-serving and diverse faith-based organizations call on The Paul Firm to provide guidance on matters related to sexual misconduct, child safety, ethics and criminal law. From K-12 schools to universities to camps, we understand the unique challenges organizations face in preventing and addressing misconduct and work closely with leaders to manage risk, provide clear communication and respond effectively to issues as they arise. We provide proactive, compassionate legal guidance to support safe and ethical environments.
Services
Crisis Response and Sensitive Communications
Neutral Investigations
Child Safety and Abuse Prevention
Higher Education and Title IX
Audits, Assessments and Policy Review
External Reporting Mechanisms
Ethics Matters
Trauma-Informed Education
Founders and Businesses
We provide outside general counsel services tailored to the unique needs of founders, business owners and creatives. We understand the fast-paced nature of entrepreneurship and offer savvy, strategic legal guidance related to business operations. Beyond legal services, our business consulting arm offers support for operations, branding and other aspects of business development.
With decades of investigations and litigation experience in federal and state court, we provide specialized guidance in sexual misconduct and other sensitive employment matters, internal investigations and matters involving the criminal system.
Services
Outside General Counsel services
Specialized Support for Sexual Misconduct, Sensitive Employment and Criminal Matters
Internal Investigations
External Reporting Mechanisms
Legally-Minded Business Operations Support
Investigations
We have two decades of experience in complex and sensitive investigations and have the sensibility and sophistication to take on any fact-finding. Our team, which includes licensed private investigators, analysts, and attorneys, approaches investigations thoughtfully and comprehensively.
We specialize in discreet investigations in moments of public concern or organizational crisis and high-stakes, sensitive matters—including sexual misconduct, gender-based discrimination, and cases involving children—where trauma-informed practices, discretion and legal acumen are essential. Whether we’re working with schools, camps, workplaces, family offices or institutions, we bring clarity to complex situations, deliver objective findings, and help organizations move forward with integrity.
Services
Sexual Misconduct Investigations
Investigations Involving Children
Corporate and Workplace Investigations
Title IX & Gender-Based Discrimination Investigations
Independent Institutional Investigations
Leadership or Board Misconduct Investigations
Investigations for High-Profile Individuals and Family Offices
Historical/Delayed Reports Investigations
Anonymous or Third-Party Report Investigations
Reputation Risk & Crisis Response Investigations
Trauma-Informed Training & Consulting
Led by Founder Rena Paul, Esq., a former federal and state prosecutor with significant experience investigating and litigating matters involving trauma and Dr. Alison Trenk, a licensed psychotherapist with an extensive background working with trauma, The Paul Firm provides training and consulting for prosecutors, law enforcement agents, organization leaders and HR professionals seeking guidance on applying trauma-informed principles to prosecution, investigations, crisis response and communication.
Learn more about our work:
Prioritize Prosecutor Well-Being, New York Law Journal.
Authored Trauma-informed Prosecution Resource.
Authored Prosecutor Well-Being Resource.
Services
Conducting a Trauma-Informed Investigation Training
Trauma-Informed Prosecution & Prosecutor Well-Being Training
Training on Managing Vicarious Trauma, Burnout and Related Issues
Trauma-Informed Consulting for Prosecutors’ Offices

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