Paul H. Schoeman is Executive Partner, US and Managing Partner, Disputes, US.
He also heads the US White Collar Crime and Government Investigations group and is co-managing partner of the New York office.
Paul defends clients in complex and often high-profile criminal, civil and regulatory matters involving every aspect of white collar crime, including securities fraud, money laundering, violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, health care fraud, insider trading, accounting fraud and tax evasion. A skilled advocate in and out of the courtroom, he represents corporations and individuals in investigations conducted by the U.S. Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the U.S. Congress, the New York State Attorney General’s Office and other authorities. His work on behalf of his clients also includes conducting internal corporate investigations.
Paul originally joined the firm in 2003. He left in 2007 to serve as the chief assistant U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of New York, and then rejoined the firm in 2009. Before joining the firm, Paul served as an assistant U.S. attorney, first as a line assistant and subsequently as the deputy chief of the General Crimes section. He received a 2003 Director’s Award for Superior Performance as an assistant U.S. attorney.
Paul is a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, a distinction granted to only the top trial lawyers in the country.
For additional information on Paul's professional background, please visit:
https://www.hsfkramer.com/our-people/p/paul-h-schoeman
Updated Oct 2025
- Dispute resolution