Paul R. L. Shanks
E-Advocacy & Digital Media Specialist
Grassroots Issues Management
Paul Shanks joined McGuireWoods Consulting in April 2010 as an E-Advocacy and Digital Media Specialist within the Grassroots Issue Management team. Paul's primary areas of service include e-advocacy campaigns, coalition development, grassroot mobilization, and public policy research. Prior to joining McGuireWoods Consulting, Paul worked with the firm as a contactor on higher education projects.
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After internships with non-profits in Washington D.C. and California, Paul worked in the Virginia General Assembly where he managed legislative projects for a Northern Virginia Delegate. Paul also spent time as a producer for The Ivory Film Company. Paul is married to Lily and currently lives in Bon Air, Virginia.
Education
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Past Positions
- Executive Producer, Ivory Film Company, 2007-2008
- Staff Assistant, Virginia General Assembly, 2005
- Marketing Intern, The Pacific Research Institute, 2005
- Grassroots Intern, The Leadership Institute, 2004
- Assistant Director, Madison Project Virginia 2003
Service
- Strategic Communications & Grassroots
