Tom has been with NBBJ for nine years reviewing contracts, developing negotiation strategies and negotiating contracts, all in partnership with the design professionals at NBBJ and their clients. Tom has 25 years in the construction industry, twelve as an electrical contractor in California and thirteen as a lawyer in Washington. Tom helps design teams throughout NBBJ in meeting clientsﾒ needs by helping to identify client concerns and finding acceptable solutions. Tom began his career as a lawyer representing owners and contractors soon after receiving a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Washington in 1994.