Thomas Earnest is an accomplished attorney and scholar with extensive international experience. He holds a J.D. from New York University School of Law and a B.S. in International Affairs from the Georgia Institute of Technology. His education includes a deep dive into Arabic Language via U.S. State Department Critical Language Scholarship Program.

Thomas previously worked at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati as an Associate and is now a Partner at Matterhorn Legal, LLP. He has also served as a former Managing Editor at Just Security.org as well as a Research Fellow with the CHRGJ at New York University School of Law. Prior to this, Thomas also served as a Fulbright Research Scholar with the Fulbright Commission and an Associate at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP. His other work experience included a stint as a Summer Associate at Vinson and Elkins, and as a Staff Assistant/Legislative Correspondent at the U.S. House of Representatives.

Thomas's background in international affairs and deep legal expertise give him a unique perspective in his profession. He has a deep interest in human rights, national security and the intersection between law and policy. His legal expertise has been recognized by some of the top law firms in the country.