Geoff Paul

Geoffrey Paul is a Senior Government Relations Associate covering regulatory and legislative issues relevant to the financial services sector. Prior to joining the firm, Geoffrey served as Government Affairs Associate at Urban Swirski & Associates, LLC, and worked with several nonprofits and think tanks to develop strategies to advance their priorities in Washington, including the Institute for Structural Research. He previously worked in the Massachusetts State Legislature and consulted for the Richmond Public School District. Geoffrey’s background in economic modeling and communications puts him in a unique position to offer clients comprehensive and nuanced guidance to achieve their advocacy goals.

Geoffrey graduated with an MPP from the University of Virginia’s Batten School, where he was awarded Batten’s Pilot Award for extraordinary dedication to public service. Geoffrey is an accomplished writer and served as the Virginia Policy Review’s Editor-in-Chief from 2020-2021. He received his BA in English from Boston University. Outside of the office, Geoffrey enjoys golf and hiking, and can sometimes be found walking around the District with his dog, Meeko.