Today, Ray Quinney & Nebeker announced the hiring of Jamie Z. Thomas, adding another proven and respected litigator to the Utah-based firm. Ms. Thomas, who recently concluded her service at the United States Attorney’s Office as an Assistant U.S. Attorney.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to join one of Utah’s premier legal firms,” said Jamie Thomas. “My time within the federal court system, on both sides of the courtroom, will allow me to provide our clients with a unique perspective and strategic counsel. I look forward to contributing to the high-quality legal services that individuals and organizations throughout the region expect from Ray Quinney & Nebeker.”
A graduate of the University of Utah’s S.J. Quinney College of Law, Ms. Thomas served as the Financial Crimes Section Chief and the District of Utah’s SAR review attorney while at the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Utilizing several different investigative tactics, she successfully prosecuted over one hundred complex financial crimes including tax evasion, securities, bank, wire and mail fraud, and money laundering. Ms. Thomas also has 15 years of experience as an Assistant Federal Public Defender.
“Jamie has demonstrated her abilities and has earned her reputation as a leading white-collar attorney,” said Art Berger, Managing Director of Ray Quinney & Nebeker. “Her depth and breadth of knowledge and experience will significantly benefit our existing clients while helping us expand our practice. We are excited to have Jamie as part of our firm for many years to come.”
In 2022, Jamie was honored to be named the U.S. Attorney’s Trial Attorney of the Year. During her career, she has also received recognition from the United States Postal Inspection Service, Metro Gang Unit, Utah Gang Investigators Association, Utah Narcotics Officers Association, and Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
At Ray Quinney & Nebeker, Ms. Thomas will co-chair, along with Skye Lazaro, the firm’s government investigation and white-collar defense team representing individuals, financial institutions, and corporate clients in regulatory compliance, white-collar defense, internal and government investigations, and related civil actions.