Thom has been practicing corporate / business law since 1997. Prior to founding FCL in 2014, Thom practiced law at both a mid-size regional law firm and a large national law firm. He takes a practical approach to practicing law, understanding the clients business needs in order to provide the most appropriate counsel.
Thom was named as one of the "40 Illinois Attorneys Under 40 to Watch" by the Law Bulletin Publishing Company in 2009.
Thom has been recommended in US Legal 500 for his work in M&A, and has been a leading practitioner in Corporate / M&A & Private Equity are by Chambers USA.
University of Dayton School of Law, Juris Doctorate, magna cum laude (1997)
Old Dominion University, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, magna cum laude (1994)
Illinois (1997)
Pedersen & Houpt, Associate (1997 - 2002)
Kelley Drye & Warren, Partner (2002 - 2014)