معرفی
Paul Lewis Shechtman serves as the Irving S. Ribicoff Visiting Lecturer in Law at Yale Law School (fall term) and is a partner at Bracewell LLP in New York City. He concurrently acts as Chief of the Criminal Division at the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York. With over 30 years of legal experience, his practice focuses on federal and state criminal defense, regulatory matters, and specialized areas like antitrust, healthcare fraud, and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).
Education:
- J.D., Harvard Law School, 1978
- M.A., Oxford University, 1973
- B.A., Swarthmore College, 1971
Research & Practice Focus: Shechtman’s expertise spans criminal adjudication, white-collar defense, and regulatory enforcement. He has advised on high-profile cases involving political corruption, insider trading, and healthcare fraud, leveraging his dual role as a legal practitioner and academic.
Professional Roles:
- Chief of Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney’s Office (SDNY)
- Partner at Bracewell LLP
- Former Director of Criminal Justice under NY Governor George Pataki
Grants/Advising: No specific grants or student advisement details are publicly documented in the provided text.
