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Posted: September 10, 2009
Paul Ayoub 2009
Name: Paul Ayoub
Title: Partner
Company: Nutter McClennan & Fish
Location: 155 Seaport Blvd., Boston, Mass. 02210
Birthplace and year: Boston, Mass., 1955
Family: Wife, Jane; daughter, Lizzie
College: Brown University, BA, Political Science; Boston College Law School, JD
First job outside of finance: Assistant press secretary for Gov. Ed King
First job in finance or allied field: Associate at Gaston Snow & Ely Bartlett
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? I am a real estate and finance attorney. I represent local and national banks, including new loans and debt restructuring. I represent developers on acquisition, sale, permitting and leasing of all property types.
Hobbies: Time with family; I am involved in many charitable organizations, including St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Favorite book: "Man of the Hill" by Tip O'Neill
Favorite movie: "Good Will Hunting," "Caddy Shack"
Person you admire most (outside of family): Danny Thomas
Keys to success: Caring about people. Be passionate about what you do.
If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Work for a non-profit organization
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