Paul Hawkins is the managing director of Western Alliance Bank’s Juris Banking Group.
With more than 25 years in the banking industry, Mr. Hawkins exemplifies the depth of knowledge and curated services that set Juris Banking apart. He has worked with law firms and law-adjacent businesses around the country to offer creative, full-service solutions.
He and his team of business development officers, relationship managers and sales enablement directors are tirelessly devoted to collaborating with law firms on transformational initiatives, technologies and marketing efforts.
Mr. Hawkins began his banking career at Columbia Federal Savings Bank and then went on to work at Suffolk County National Bank. After that bank’s merger with People’s United Bank, he served as regional manager for business banking, which held approximately $800 million in loans and deposits.
He has graduated from the American Banking Association’s National Commercial Lending School and the National Commercial Lending Graduate School.
Western Alliance Bank
Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) is one of the country’s top-performing banking companies. Its primary subsidiary, Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, is a leading national bank for business that puts customers first, delivering tailored business banking solutions and consumer products backed by outstanding, personalized service and specific expertise in more than 30 industries and sectors. With $90 billion in assets and offices nationwide, Western Alliance has ranked as a top U.S. bank by American Banker and Bank Director since 2016. In 2025, Western Alliance Bancorporation was #2 for Best CEO, Best CFO and Best Company Board of Directors on Extel’s All-America Executive Team Midcap Banks list.