Tom Francis

Tom Francis currently serves as Associate General Counsel for M&A and Commercial Transactions at Ports America, the largest terminal operator and stevedore in the Americas. With a comprehensive background in business law, Tom has held various roles including Business Law Attorney at Quarles & Brady LLP and Attorney at Cairncross & Hempelmann, where the focus was on complex transactions and corporate governance. Previous experience also includes positions at Foster Pepper PLLC, where Tom gained expertise in mergers and acquisitions and pro bono work with unaccompanied immigrant children. Tom's legal education culminated in a J.D. from the University of Iowa College of Law, supported by advanced degrees in Organizational Leadership and Business Economics. Additionally, prior roles in law enforcement and financial services underscore a diverse professional background.