General Counsel for the Office of Management and Budget
In office January 8, 2018 – January 20, 2021
President
Donald Trump
Preceded by
James W. Carroll
Succeeded by
Samuel Bagenstos
Counsel to the Vice President
In office January 20, 2017 – January 5, 2018
Vice President
Mike Pence
Preceded by
John McGrail
Succeeded by
Matt Morgan
Personal details
Political party
Republican
Education
Duquesne University (BS) Georgetown University (JD)
Mark Paoletta is an American attorney who notably served in roles in the Donald Trump administration. From January 8, 2018 to January 20, 2021, Paoletta served as general counsel of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Prior to this, Paoletta served as chief counsel and assistant to Vice President Mike Pence from January 20, 2017, to January 5, 2018.[1]
Paoletta is a close friend and associate of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and his wife, conservative activist Ginni Thomas.[2] He helped participate in Justice Thomas's successful confirmation to the Supreme Court in 1991.[3] Following the January 6 United States Capitol attack, Paoletta represented Ginni Thomas' interactions with the United States House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack.[4] Throughout his legal career, Paoletta has specialized in representing clients in congressional investigations.[5][6]
^Liptak, Adam (February 6, 2017). "How Trump Chose His Supreme Court Nominee". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved February 10, 2017.
^Haberman, Maggie (June 29, 2022). "A lawyer for Virginia Thomas said she would not testify to the House panel for now". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved June 30, 2022.
^Ph.D, Kevin Roberts. "The Real Clarence Thomas". The Heritage Foundation. Retrieved June 30, 2022.
^"Ginni Thomas lawyer has 'serious concerns' about Jan. 6 committee fairness". POLITICO. June 28, 2022. Retrieved June 30, 2022.
^Sarasohn, Judy (November 30, 2006). "Everett to Take Helm at Black Think Tank" – via washingtonpost.com.
^CNN, Elizabeth Landers and Jamie Gangel (January 5, 2018). "Exclusive: Top Pence aides quietly depart in new year | CNN Politics". www.cnn.com. {{cite web}}: |last1= has generic name (help)
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