Samuel Kleiner
May 6, 2025
A counsel in the Litigation Department, Sam Kleiner represents clients in high-stakes litigation, government and internal investigations, and regulatory proceedings. Prior to joining Paul, Weiss, he served as a senior advisor to the General Counsel and the Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, where he advised on sanctions, anti-money laundering, CFIUS and litigation matters. Secretary Janet Yellen awarded him the Treasury Department’s Exceptional Service Medal for his service. He also previously served as a senior deputy associate counsel at the White House and as a law clerk for Judge Gerard Lynch of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
