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:

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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