Thomas E.Thornhill
Counsel
Securities & Fiduciary Duty Litigation
tthornhill@seyfarth.com
Tom brings more than two decades of experience representing clients in government investigations, enforcement proceedings, complex litigation, and civil RICO actions.
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Tom guides clients through federal and state criminal investigations, government enforcement proceedings, internal investigations, and high-profile trials. He has appeared in federal criminal trials involving sanctions, securities fraud, and wire fraud, including serving on defense teams in cases that attracted national attention.
His practice spans multiple industries, including financial services, health care, auditing, transportation, sports media, and construction. Tom has handled matters involving alleged union and political corruption, as well as civil litigation focused on securities fraud, civil RICO, and auditor liability. Clients rely on his ability to navigate sensitive investigations and litigation with precision and discretion, delivering practical solutions in challenging circumstances.
His practice spans multiple industries, including financial services, health care, auditing, transportation, sports media, and construction. Tom has handled matters involving alleged union and political corruption, as well as civil litigation focused on securities fraud, civil RICO, and auditor liability. Clients rely on his ability to navigate sensitive investigations and litigation with precision and discretion, delivering practical solutions in challenging circumstances.
- JD, Fordham University School of Law
Cum laude - BA, University of Virginia
Russian Studies
Russian Studies
- New York
- US District Court, Eastern District of New York
- US District Court, Southern District of New York
Related Key Industries
- Played a significant role in the weeks-long federal criminal trial of a Turkish banker charged with violating the United States' sanctions against Iran.
- Part of the legal team that defended the founder of an electric truck manufacturer at a federal criminal trial on charges of securities and wire fraud.
- Participated in several investigations and prosecutions involving alleged union and political corruption.
Tom brings more than two decades of experience representing clients in government investigations, enforcement proceedings, complex litigation, and civil RICO actions.
More About Tom
Tom guides clients through federal and state criminal investigations, government enforcement proceedings, internal investigations, and high-profile trials. He has appeared in federal criminal trials involving sanctions, securities fraud, and wire fraud, including serving on defense teams in cases that attracted national attention.
His practice spans multiple industries, including financial services, health care, auditing, transportation, sports media, and construction. Tom has handled matters involving alleged union and political corruption, as well as civil litigation focused on securities fraud, civil RICO, and auditor liability. Clients rely on his ability to navigate sensitive investigations and litigation with precision and discretion, delivering practical solutions in challenging circumstances.
His practice spans multiple industries, including financial services, health care, auditing, transportation, sports media, and construction. Tom has handled matters involving alleged union and political corruption, as well as civil litigation focused on securities fraud, civil RICO, and auditor liability. Clients rely on his ability to navigate sensitive investigations and litigation with precision and discretion, delivering practical solutions in challenging circumstances.
- JD, Fordham University School of Law
Cum laude - BA, University of Virginia
Russian Studies
Russian Studies
- New York
- US District Court, Eastern District of New York
- US District Court, Southern District of New York
Related Key Industries
- Played a significant role in the weeks-long federal criminal trial of a Turkish banker charged with violating the United States' sanctions against Iran.
- Part of the legal team that defended the founder of an electric truck manufacturer at a federal criminal trial on charges of securities and wire fraud.
- Participated in several investigations and prosecutions involving alleged union and political corruption.