Paula Hinton

Paula Hinton

Paula Hinton is a litigation partner with the law firm of Winston & Strawn LLP. She is a go-to trial lawyer recognized by Chambers USA and Best Lawyers® and recognized as one of the “Top 250 Women in Litigation” by Benchmark Litigation.

Hinton focuses on representing businesses in complex civil litigation. She has represented clients in courtrooms across the country, before administrative agencies, and in international and domestic arbitration forums to resolve disputes including cases concerning contracts and general business issues, business torts, consumer disputes, environmental issues, trademark issues, trade secret issues, product liability, telecommunications litigation, energy-related litigation, and numerous class actions.

Hinton earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Alabama and she earned her JD from the University of Alabama School of Law. 

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Guest Appearances
November 5, 2024

Taking Stock (and Charge) of Your Life and Career: Build Your “Board of Directors”

The year is winding down. Hear how successful litigators Paula Hinton and Anne Marie Seibel reflect on where they are going and lean on their “personal board of directors” to gain...

March 21, 2024

Step by Step: How a Prominent Litigator Built Her High-Profile Career

Guest Paula Hinton navigated her career from a small town to a leading position at a big city firm. “There’s no shortcut, just work and dedication.”