Paul S. Quinn works for Buchanan Ingersoll and Rooney PC in Washington, D.C., where he specializes in federal government relations.

Prior to joining Buchanan, Quinn provided policy and strategic advice to many senators, including Ted Kennedy, and served as a lieutenant in the United States Army from 1956-1958.

He was the 2005 recipient of the Irish Peace and Culture Award from The American Ireland Fund, where he sits on the Board of Directors. He also founded the AIF's annual gala fundraiser in Washington.

Quinn chairs the American Advisory Board of the Smurfit Graduate School of Business at University College Dublin.

A Rhode Island native, he attended Providence College and received his law degree from Georgetown University.

All four of Quinn's grandparents hailed from Ireland, and he enjoys dual citizenship. His paternal grandfather was from Coalisland in Co. Tyrone, and his maternal grandmother was from Belfast.

On his mother's side his grandfather was born in Waterford and his grandmother in Drumlish in Co. Longford.

Quinn has been married to his wife, Denise, for 50 years. They have two children and two grandchildren.

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