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Paul Ford Associate

  • San Francisco

    D +1.415.344.7164

    F +1.415.344.7050

    San Francisco

    505 Howard Street, Suite 1000

    San Francisco, CA 94105-3204

    +1.415.344.7164

    PFord@perkinscoie.com

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Overview

As a staunch believer of empowerment through entrepreneurship, Paul is an active member of the startup ecosystem which he deems the “ecosystem of dreams.” 

From ideation to formation to funding to exit, Paul provides support to founders as they navigate their company’s growth and success. He also provides support to investors as they fuel innovation.

As part of his pro bono efforts, Paul champions initiatives that find the genius in every community and cater to building out resources for those in need. He guides nonprofits through formation and operation, and supports veterans and small businesses with their legal needs.

Paul is a proud alumnus of Florida A&M University (FAMU) and he attended the University of Pennsylvania Law School for his legal training.

Related Employment

  • Perkins Coie LLP, San Francisco, CA, Summer Associate, 2017
  • Temple University Office of University Counsel, Philadelphia, PA, Summer Associate, 2016

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Education

  • Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, M.B.A., summa cum laude
  • Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, B.S., Business Administration, summa cum laude
  • University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, J.D., Associate Editor, Asian Law Review; Board Editor, Journal of Law & Innovation