Brian Thomas
Los Angeles
Education
Ph.D. and M.A., economics, University of California, Santa Barbara; B.A., economics, University of Colorado Boulder
Summary of Experience
Dr. Thomas specializes in applying economic, statistical, and financial analysis to complex litigation matters in the areas of finance, ERISA, privacy and data security, commercial disputes, insurance, and class certification. He has managed numerous case teams evaluating class certification claims, liability issues, and damages models. Dr. Thomas has assisted clients and supported experts in all phases of the litigation process, including the preparation of expert reports, trial preparation, and testimony. His engagements span a wide variety of ERISA cases, including claims of excessive fees in Section 36(b) cases and allegations of inappropriate selection and monitoring of investment options in private university 403(b) plan cases. Dr. Thomas has also assisted in determining the appropriate damages methodology for commercial disputes in a variety of industries, and, in a privacy and data security matter, assisted in evaluating damages methodologies related to alleged misconduct.
Selected Cases