Paul Haerle

Paul was my mentor and the most influential person in my career. I learned from him how to write persuasively, how to lead with diplomacy, how to approach problem solving with an open mind, and how to disagree with grace. I loved his curiosity for life, his knowledge of history, his appreciation and respect for other cultures, and his story of going to the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul with my husband to negotiate a beautiful carpet for his chambers. I was blessed to know Paul. The world is a...

My relationship with Paul was solid, real, supportive and it changed my life. He took me with him as his assistant in 19567 when he became Appointments Secretary to newly-elected Governor Ronald Reagan.
We worked together flawlessly and, while doing so, became lifelong friends. Now living in Tucson, Paul and I spoke on the phone from time to time, but I had no idea he had passed away.
God speed, dear friend.

Jim Crumpacker

Paul was my mentor, but most of all he was my friend for 46 years. His guidance stayed with me throughout my career. Paul had a huge influence on my life, and I will never forget him.
Condolences to you, Michele, and to all his family.

Moira and I were so sorry to hear of Paul's passing. I remember fondly our discussion during a car trip from Boise to Sun Valley for a 9th Circuit Conference in the 80's when, to fill the time and take his mind off my Grand Prix style of driving through the mountains and farmlands of Idaho, Paul recounted stories of his service to the California Republican Party during the Reagan Administration, its successes, failures and how it led to RR's election as President in 1980.

He was a...

Both in Law and Politics, Paul contributed far more to Calif and the USofA then he ever received in return. I owe him a lot as do many others including at least one President of the U.S.
God Bless him.
Larry Callaghan
Oakland, Ca