PAUL KOCHES

PRINCIPAL

Paul Koches brings over 40 years of legal, regulatory, corporate finance, public relations, and international business experience.  During his 14-year tenure as EVP and General Counsel of a NYSE financial services firm, Mr. Koches negotiated and managed mergers, acquisitions, corporate reorganizations and credit transactions valued in excess of $4 billion in the aggregate.  Mr. Koches also led the company’s public and community relations programs, serving as the principal spokesperson for print and television news media and industry conferences.

Prior to his in-house experience, Mr. Koches practiced law for over 20 years as a partner in Washington DC-based institutional law firms.  His legal expertise includes trade regulation, intellectual property, federal regulatory and complex commercial litigation for corporate clients and trade associations in various industry sectors.  He served as Managing Partner of a 350-attorney firm with four domestic and two international offices.  Mr. Koches volunteers time on the Board of Directors of two national non-profit organizations dedicated to civil rights, community development and affordable housing for low and moderate-income families.