Matthew J. Thomas was a Partner at Blank Rome LLP and co-chair of the firm's Maritime Industry Team, with a practice focusing on international trade, sanctions and export controls, and maritime and Jones Act regulatory compliance. He previously served as Assistant General Counsel for International Affairs at the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission, managing its relations with foreign regulators and bodies including the EU, WTO and OECD.
He holds a BA and a JD from the University of Virginia, and has been listed in Chambers USA and Legal 500 for transportation and maritime regulatory law. He also served on the board of the Propeller Club Port of Washington, D.C.
He spoke at Mare Forum's 9th Mare Forum USA (2015), the 2nd Mare Forum Dubai (2015) and the 3rd Cayman Islands Shipping Summit (2015).