Paul Reynold Lawrence (born c. 1956)[1] is an American government official, businessman, author and former army captain who served as the 7th Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Benefits from 2018 to 2021 under President Donald Trump.

Lawrence's father was a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars, and is buried in Section 66 of Arlington National Cemetery.

Lawrence's middle name, Reynold, was given in honor of his uncle who was killed at Normandy during World War II.

[3] Lawrence was nominated to serve as the 7th Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Benefits by President Donald Trump,[4] and was confirmed by the United States Senate on April 26, 2018.

[3] On January 11, 2025 Trump announced that he nominated Lawrence to serve as the United States Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs.