• While attending law school in Illinois, Tom participated in the Family Advocacy Clinic, a program that enables students to represent parents and children in the child welfare system. The program enabled Tom to develop essential skills, such as interviewing, counseling, and implementing reconciliation plans. Additionally, he spent both summers in law school acquiring practical job-related experience while working at MPL Law.

• Thompson attended the University of Illinois College of Law. His impressive academic credentials also include a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Haverford College in 2021.

A native of York, Pennsylvania, Tom grew up on a horse farm and attended York Country Day School. His interests outside of work include cooking, pickleball, travel and reading.