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Jeffrey Thomas
Managing Director and Attorney
Jeffrey Thomas is the Managing Director of Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, P.L.L.C., a prominent law firm.12 He was appointed to this leadership role in January 2020, succeeding R.T. Beard, III.3
Professional Background
Thomas is an accomplished attorney specializing in insurance regulatory law and related matters.1 His practice focuses on:
- Advising on and managing public policy and legislative issues before state and federal insurance regulators
- Representing insurance companies in multi-state and single state market conduct examinations, investigations, and enforcement proceedings
- Counseling on insurance holding company reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions, and insurance company formations
- Providing strategic advice on state and federal regulatory relationships for insurance companies
- Advising clients on risk management issues, including the formation and use of captives1
Experience and Recognition
With his extensive experience, Thomas has successfully led and managed complex regulatory and compliance issues for Fortune 100 companies on a national basis.1 His expertise and regulatory relationships make him an effective advocate and trusted advisor for clients on a wide range of business and public policy issues.1
Thomas has received numerous professional recognitions, including:
- Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® for Insurance Law (2009-2025)
- Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® for Administrative / Regulatory Law (2013-2025)
- Named to Arkansas 250 - Arkansas' Most Influential Leaders in 20211
Leadership at Mitchell Williams
In addition to his role as Managing Director, Thomas has been an integral part of the firm's leadership:
- Elected to the Board of Directors in 20162
- Serves on the firm's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council1
Education and Bar Admissions
Thomas received his J.D. from the University of Arkansas School of Law in 1987 and his B.A. from the University of Arkansas in 1984.1 He is admitted to practice law in Arkansas and the District of Columbia.1
