Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal Steps Down, Moves to Advisory Role
Coinbase announced that its Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal is stepping down from his full-time position after six years with the company.
Leadership Transition at Coinbase
Grewal will leave his role effective July 31, 2026. He will then serve in an advisory capacity for three months. He will also continue serving on the Board of Coinbase National Trust Company.
Molly Abraham, current Vice President of Legal, is expected to become the new General Counsel. Ryan VanGrack, another Legal VP, will step into the role of Vice Chairman.
Grewal’s Major Contributions
Paul Grewal joined Coinbase in mid-2020. He played a key role in several major milestones:
- Leading the company’s successful IPO in April 2021
- Defending Coinbase in its high-profile legal battle against the SEC
- Moving the company’s headquarters from Delaware to Texas
- Advancing important crypto legislation like GENIUS and CLARITY
In his statement on X, Grewal said: “After helping to take the company public, fighting the SEC and winning… now is my time for new adventures.”
Strong Legal Team Continuity
Grewal praised Molly Abraham, noting she has fought alongside him in major legal battles for over five years. “Molly is a warrior and ready to lead,” he wrote.
Faryar Shirzad will continue leading Coinbase’s global policy team.
This leadership change comes as Coinbase strengthens its position in the evolving crypto regulatory environment.
