Paul M. Carrion

Overview

Paul Carrion is a labor & employment law attorney who offers a whole-picture perspective to his clients while zealously advocating for their interests. Paul is known for his insightful analysis and creative solutions to novel problems in advisory opinions as well as the litigation process, while promoting civility in the profession.

Paul previously served as an Assistant Solicitor for various school districts in Delaware County for matters ranging from constitutional law, real estate tax appeals, labor & employment, student discipline, and compliance with the Pennsylvania School Code. Paul also advised small businesses on compliance with various employment law statutes, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and corresponding state and local statutes, such as the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act and Philadelphia Fair Practices Ordinance. Paul has represented both companies and individuals in various matters, such as motor vehicle collisions, personal injury, medical malpractice, employment law, real estate tax appeals, and premises liability.

Paul is also a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation, a global honorary society of lawyers, judges, law faculty, and legal scholars whose members are limited to one percent of licensed U.S. lawyers and a limited number of international lawyers. Fellows support the ABF’s interdisciplinary empirical research program and contribute to the attainment of the objectives for which the ABF was organized, including the study, improvement, and facilitation of the administration of justice and the rule of law; the promotion of the study of law and research thereon; the continuing education of lawyers and judges; the publication and distribution of addresses, reports, treatises, and other works on legal subjects; and the promotion of suitable standards for legal education.

Paul is a proud United States Army Veteran. During his time as a Soldier, Paul served as an All-Source Intelligence Analyst in Korea, Germany, and Afghanistan.

Honors, Publications, & Speeches

Honors

• Bar Star, Public Interest Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association, 2025
• Delaware County Top Lawyer – Employment Law, Delaware County Daily Times, 2024
• Army Commendation Medal (multiple), United States Army, 2013 – 2014
• Army Achievement Medal (multiple), United States Army, 2012 – 2014
• NATO Medal with ISAF, United States Army, 2013
• Third Grade Marksmanship, Army of Czech Republic, 2013
• Combat Action Badge, United States Army, 2012
• Certificate of Achievement (multiple), United States Army, 2011
• Operation Smart Award, United States Army, 2010

Publications

• Author, “2025-1: Invoking Immigration Status in Legal Proceedings”, Philadelphia Bar Association Ethics Opinions, 2025
• Author, “Don’t Fear the Reefer: Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act and Employment Law”, Delco En Banc, Summer 2024
• Author, “Letter: ‘Red Scare’ Clouds Delco Democrats’ Decision to Not Support Retention of Judges”, Delaware County Daily Times, October 20, 2023

Presentations & Speeches

• Panelist, “LBGTQ+ Law State of the Union”, CLE, Philadelphia Bar Association, 2026
• Organizer, “The Fight to Preserve the History of Slavery at the President’s House”, CLE, Philadelphia Bar Association, 2026
• Lecturer, “Overview on Pennsylvania Human Relations Act and Philadelphia Fair Practices Ordinance”, Philadelphia Bar Association State Civil Litigation Section, 2026
• Moderator, “A Crash Course on Caste”, CLE, Philadelphia Bar Association, 2026
• Panelist, “How to Cross Without Getting Crossed: A Program on Effective Cross Examination”, CLE, Drexel Kline Inn of Court, 2026
• Panelist, “Essential Ethics 2025”, CLE, Pennsylvania Bar Institute, 2025
• Organizer, “Chancellor’s Forum: Women Who Fly”, Philadelphia Bar Association, 2025
• Organizer, “The Attorney-Paralegal Relationship”, Philadelphia Bar Association, 2025
• Speaker, “Law Day Rally”, Law Day of Action 2025, Philadelphia Bar Association, 2025
• Panelist, “ ‘Origin’ Film Screening (With Panel Discussion)”, Maine Film Center, Colby College, 2025

Professional

• Member, Philadelphia Bar Association
  • Co-Chair, Civil Rights Committee, Present
  • Co-Chair, Military Affairs Committee, 2025 to Present
  • Vice Chair, Young Lawyers Division, 2025
  • Executive Committee, Young Lawyers Division, 2024 – 2026
• Member, Federal Bar Association, Eastern District of Pennsylvania Chapter
  • National Delegate to the National Council of the Federal Bar Association, 2026 to Present
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association
  • Bar Leadership Institute, Class of 2026 - 2027
  • YLD Liaison to the Civil and Equal Rights Committee, 2026 to Present
  • Secretary, LGBTQ+ Rights Committee, 2026 to Present
• Member, American Bar Association
  • Pennsylvania Delegate to YLD Annual Assembly, 2026
  • YLD Credentials Board Member, 2026 – 2027
• Member, Drexel Kline Inn of Court
  • Defense Membership Chair, 2026 to Present
• Member, American Bar Foundation
  • Fellow, 2026 to Present

Community

Paul volunteers as a Legal Advisor to Nguyen Arts Fund, a non-profit dedicated to offering artists paid opportunities to exhibit their work utilizing a network-driven exhibition model which utilizes satellite venues to bypass prohibitive commercial structures to build lasting cultural infrastructure rooted in equality, collaboration, and community power.