Roderick M. Thompson, Esq.

With over four decades of legal experience, this neutral has spent 35 years focusing on complex litigation involving intellectual property and technology. His background includes serving as a lead trial lawyer in high-stakes disputes across federal and state courts, as well as before the International Trade Commission. He has handled matters ranging from patent infringement and trade secret misappropriation to antitrust and consumer class actions. Since 2018, he has transitioned his practice to full-time dispute resolution, presiding over numerous arbitrations and mediations involving software, hardware, life sciences, and commercial contracts.

This neutral is a seasoned trial lawyer with deep expertise in the intersection of antitrust and intellectual property. He is well-suited for cases requiring a sophisticated understanding of software, semiconductors, and biotechnology. His dual experience in government enforcement and private practice provides a balanced perspective for commercial arbitration.

One of the few neutrals recognized as a Fellow of the College of Commercial Arbitrators while also maintaining a deep technical specialization in patent and trade secret law.

He is regarded by legal professionals as a highly prepared and technically proficient neutral who excels at managing complex, multi-party technology disputes. Peers note his ability to grasp intricate scientific concepts and his persistence in facilitating settlements in contentious commercial matters.