Tom focuses his practice on securities and complex commercial litigation, regulatory investigations, and enforcement defense. He has obtained successful results for his clients at virtually every stage of litigation in both state and federal court. He has represented clients facing investigations and enforcement actions from financial regulators such as the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. These representations have touched on a wide variety of issues, including disclosure or offering fraud, insider trading, market manipulation, and failure to maintain adequate policies and procedures. He also represents clients subject to investigation by the Department of Justice.
In 2019, Tom was honored with Sanctuary for Families' Above & Beyond Pro Bono Achievement Award.
Tom was a partner at McGonigle P.C., before the firm combined with Davis Wright Tremaine.
Practice Highlights
Regulatory investigations and enforcement
DOJ representations
Pro bono
Admitted to Practice
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District of Columbia, 2019
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New York, 2016
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U.S. Court of Appeals 1st Circuit
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U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit
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U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
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U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York
Education
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LL.M., Securities & Financial Regulation, Georgetown University Law Center, 2015,
with distinction
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J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, 2014
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B.A., Wake Forest University, 2010,
cum laude
- Pi Sigma Alpha
Professional Recognition
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- Above & Beyond Pro Bono Achievement Award, Sanctuary for Families, 2019
Background
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- Associate, Schulte, Roth & Zabel LLP, 2015-2021
- Partner, McGonigle P.C., 2021-2022