MEET PAUL WASSGREN
Paul Wassgren is a fifth-generation Ashland resident and comes from a large family with relatives throughout Ashland, Bayfield, Douglas, Iron, and Marathon Counties. Paul is a devout Catholic and keeps his faith as the highest priority. His education began at Wilmarth Elementary School in Ashland in the 1980s, and concluded at Oxford University in England, where he earned an MBA and a law degree with honors. Along the way, Paul graduated first in his high school class and completed a four-year undergraduate degree in Economics in just two years at Pepperdine University, a conservative Christian college, again serving as Valedictorian of his class.
While still in high school, Paul became one of the youngest licensed stock and bond brokers in U.S. history, passing the New York Stock Exchange General Securities Licensing Exam (Series 7) at age 17. His love of finance and business didn’t stop there. After law school, Paul began his career as a corporate attorney, representing entrepreneurs and business owners as they built companies and created jobs. His practice took him all over the world, including engagements in Australia, Asia, Europe, and numerous cities throughout the U.S.
As an associate attorney, Paul was seconded by a well-known defense contractor, and worked on a U.S. Air Force base. Paul made partner at the national law firm of Fox Rothschild LLP at age 33. He later joined DLA Piper LLP, one of the largest global law firms, as an equity partner. In 2020, Paul launched his own firm, and continues to advocate for his business clients, serve on corporate boards, and provide counsel to family offices.
After the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Paul focused his work on Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZ). He was regularly invited to speak at national conferences and appear on television and podcasts to promote the QOZ program, which was a key achievement of the first Trump Administration. Paul served on the national finance committee for President Trump’s 2020 re-election.
His love for Wisconsin and his commitment to revitalizing the Northland inspired him to run for Congress and serve the people of the 7th Congressional District.
