Mark Paoletta
Mark Paoletta | |
|---|---|
| General Counsel for the Office of Management and Budget | |
| Assumed office January 20, 2025 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Daniel Jacobson |
| 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 served in roles in the first 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.
Paoletta is a close friend and associate of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and his wife, conservative activist Ginni Thomas. He played a prominent role in Justice Thomas's successful confirmation to the Supreme Court in 1991. 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. Throughout his legal career, Paoletta has specialized in representing clients in congressional investigations.
In December 2024, President-elect Trump nominated Paoletta to serve as the General Counsel of the Office of Management and Budget.