Tom Litz serves as primary and trusted outside counsel to a variety of businesses and institutions, including public and private companies, pension systems and civic organizations.
Bringing decades of experience in corporate and securities law and investment management, Tom works with clients in a range of corporate and finance transactions and disputes, involving M&A, capital raising, board governance and strategic processes.
Tom doesn’t substitute his business judgment for the client’s. Instead, he helps clients understand the full range of options (including assessing potential legal risks), and determine the best strategies to move forward.
Tom has spent his entire career with Thompson Coburn and served on the firm’s Management Committee and Executive Committee for many years. He continues to strive to help facilitate not only his clients’ success but that of his colleagues as well.
Professional
- The Missouri Bar
- Illinois State Bar Association
- The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
Community
- Missouri Technology Corporation, Counsel, 2009-Present
- Missouri Venture Capital Roundtable
- Member, 2000-2004
- Technology Gateway/Capital Formation Sub Committee
- Chair, Legislative Working Group, 1998- 2000
- Lucky Lane Early Childhood Association
- Board Member, 1992-1994
- Named Lawyer of the Year for Securities/Capital Markets in St. Louis by Best Lawyers, 2013, 2021, 2024 (by BL Rankings)
- Named Lawyer of the Year for Venture Capital Law in St. Louis by The Best Lawyers in America, 2017, 2019, 2024 (by BL Rankings)
- Named Lawyer of the Year for Securities Regulation in St. Louis by The Best Lawyers in America (by BL Rankings), 2022
- Listed in The Best Lawyers in America, 2007-2025 (by BL Rankings)
- Named Lawyer of the Year for Corporate Governance Law in St. Louis by The Best Lawyers in America, 2016; 2018, 2020, 2025 (by BL Rankings)
- Named a Best M&A Provider by St. Louis Small Business Monthly, 2017
- Listed in Chambers USA – Band 1 for Corporate/M&A in St. Louis, 2012-2023 (by Chambers & Partners)
- Listed in Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers, 2005-2021 (by Thomson Reuters)
- Top 50 in St. Louis, 2005-2008, 2011-2012
- Named Lawyer of the Year for Corporate Compliance Law in St. Louis by Best Lawyers, 2014 (by BL Rankings)
- Lawdragon “National Finalist” in its Fifth Annual Guide to the Leading Lawyers in America, 2010
I have three adult children and a wonderful wife. When I am not working, I enjoy playing golf and otherwise staying fit.