Paul J. Hutter

Paul Hutter

Former General Counsel, Defense Health Agency


Paul Hutter is an Executive Advisor in Booz Allen Hamilton’s Infrastructure and Military Health account, providing thought leadership for the Military Service Medical Departments, the Defense Health Agency and the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs. Mr. Hutter focuses on the issues of medical readiness and collaboration between the Departments of Defense (DoD) and Veterans Affairs (VA) in health related issues.
Prior to joining Booz Allen, Paul spent 38 years in Federal Service as an Army Officer and Senior Executive for DoD and VA. A lawyer, Paul served as the General Counsel for VA and the Defense Health Agency – but also contributed as the Chief of Staff for the VA and the Veterans Health Administration. At DoD, Paul acted as the Deputy Director for the Defense Health Agency just prior to moving to Booz Allen.
Paul received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and French from Rice University, a Juris Doctor from Santa Clara University, and an LL.M. from The Judge Advocate General’s School. He also received an M.B.A. from Pepperdine University and is a graduate of the Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania