Paul Clark

Paul Clark is a Lecturer and Senior Counsel in Seward & Kissel LLP's Financial Services Regulatory Group. He served as Managing Partner of the firm's Washington, DC office until 2023. With over 30 years of experience, he advises banks, securities brokers, FinTech firms, and trade associations on regulatory and legislative challenges, specializing in deposit products, crypto assets, and neo-bank structures. He has guest-lectured at NYU Law School and the University of Colorado and sits on the Advisory Board of the Berkeley Center for Law and Business.

Education:

• A.B., with High Honors and Distinction, University of California, Berkeley (1976)
• J.D., Berkeley Law (1980)

Research Focus:

Clark's expertise spans financial innovation and regulation, with emphasis on:

• FinTech integration in banking systems
• Crypto asset regulations and compliance frameworks
• Federal-state regulatory intersections for financial products
• Securities law applications in deposit structuring

Contributions:

He co-authored the Lexology Survey of U.S. Fintech Law and co-sponsored academic forums with Indiana University and UC Berkeley. His articles analyze FDIC insurance and post-1989 banking reforms, highlighting regulatory evolution in financial services.

Awards: None reported.

Professional Engagements:

Clark collaborates with regulatory bodies (SEC, FDIC) and contributes to industry publications. No student advising or grant activities are documented.