Thomas F. Myers

Thomas F. Myers is the EVP, Legal & Regulatory Affairs, & General Counsel at Personal Care Products Council. Thomas has held this position for 12 years 2 months. Prior to that, they were at the Personal Care Products Council for 12 years 2 months as the Executive Vice President-Legal & General Counsel, Associate General Counsel. In their current role, they provide legal and strategic advice to the CEO, Chairman, Board of Directors and Legal Executive Committee, and assesses potential risks and liabilities for the organization. Additionally, they manage an extensive litigation portfolio and coordinates all association activities with outside law firms and insurance companies in connection with active cases.

Myers has also been responsible for developing all domestic regulatory strategy for the organization, including engagement on all environmental, chemical and sustainability issues. Thomas also provides counsel on all workplace policies, human resource activities, antitrust matters, political lobbying and filings, and the internal operations of the organization. Additionally, they investigate and responds to employment issues, and provides advice and counsel to Human Resource management on mitigating potential risks. Another one of their key roles is serving as adviser on issues of governance, risk management, growth, policy implementation, internal and external communications relating to sensitive matters, strategic planning and execution.

Furthermore, Myers negotiates, draft, review and approve all contracts for the organization and its foundation. Thomas also advises the organization's non-profit foundation, a 501(c)(3), on all of its legal issues, including contracts, intellectual property, labor law, marketing, and international law. Additionally, they manage the Legal and Regulatory Department staff and budget, and supervises the development of the association's Annual Legal Conference. Lastly, they promote a culture of integrity and transparency, and encourages employees to follow the highest standards of ethical conduct.

Myers has testified before state legislative and regulatory bodies on environmental and FDA-related issues. Thomas has also prepared and submitted comments, testimony, and policy position papers with state and federal entities, and coordinated with outside counsel on environmental litigation and administrative rulemakings.

Thomas F. Myers has an LLM from The George Washington University Law School in Environmental Law from 1997-1998. Thomas also went to University of Detroit Mercy School of Law for their education in Law from 1990-1993. Lastly, they went to Marquette University for Communication from 1985-1989.