Paul Schwinn

Paul Schwinn is a Shareholder and emerging leader at Shulman Rogers, a law firm based in Maryland.1 As an attorney specializing in business and financial matters, he plays a significant role in the firm's Startups and Emerging Growth Companies Practice Group, serving as its Co-Chair.1

Professional Expertise

Paul advises clients across various industries, including technology, hospitality, oil and gas, biotech, and government contracts.1 His areas of expertise include:

• Early and late-stage venture capital and private equity financings
• Mergers and acquisitions (both buy-side and sell-side)
• Reorganizations and joint ventures
• Early-stage business matters

Clients view Paul as an all-around business and legal advisor, often commenting on his responsiveness, business-minded approach, and ability to handle complex transactions.1

Notable Achievements

Paul has played a critical role in advising clients through transactions valued in excess of one billion dollars, including both sell-side acquisitions and equity financings.1 Some of his notable work includes:

• Advising on a $4.5 million Series A-1 Preferred Stock financing
• Guiding a mobile technology platform company through a $4.5 million bridge convertible note financing
• Representing the purchaser in a $1.8+ million acquisition of a golf course
• Advising an information systems platform start-up from idea stage to raising over $100,000 and launching its minimum viable product

Client Testimonials

Clients consistently praise Paul for his professionalism, maturity, and ability to navigate complex business situations. For example, Cherian Thomas, Co-Founder & CEO of Octopus Interactive, noted Paul's instrumental role in various transactions, including the company's ultimate sale to T-Mobile.1

Community Involvement

Outside of his legal practice, Paul is actively involved in the entrepreneurial community:

• He volunteers as a mentor for entrepreneurs of both emerging growth and non-profit entities
• Regularly speaks on business considerations and the process of organizing/incorporating an entity
• Advises and coaches entrepreneurs through organizations like the DC Chapter of the Founder Institute and the Nonprofit Village

Paul also formed, launched, and continues to manage the Firm's Associate Business Development Training Program and serves on the Firm's Strategic Advisory Committee.1