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Ralph C. Thomas III

Mr. Thomas has substantial business, corporate and federal contracts experience with small and middle market companies across a wide range of industries. He has represented clients before federal district and appellate courts as well as before federal agencies, such as the Small Business Administration, the General Accountability Office, Civilian & Armed Services Boards of Contract Appeals, to name a few. He has also represented Government Contractors before arbitration tribunals. The author of more than 80 articles on business and government contract law matters, he has served as the Associate Administrator for Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization at NASA and the Executive Director of the National Association of Minority Contractors.

In addition, Mr. Thomas has taught Government Contracts Law at the University of Virginia’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies and was an Adjunct Professor of Law/Course Director for five years at Concord School of Law, now a part of Purdue University Global, where he taught a law course on Government Contracting in the school’s LL.M Program. In addition, he was a Clinical Law Instructor at George Washington University Law School. Moreover, he has drafted and negotiated any number of Joint Venture, Subcontract, and Teaming Agreements on behalf of Government Contractors and has conducted numerous workshops and seminars on such topics. He has also served as Chair of the Federal Bar Association’s Government Contracts Section.

The recipient of numerous awards, particularly when he served in the Government, Mr. Thomas was awarded the Presidential Rank of Distinguished Executive (an award limited each year to about one percent of the 6000 Federal Senior Executives – President George W. Bush) and the President Rank of Meritorious Executive (an award limited to 5 percent of all Senior Executives – President Bill Clinton). Mr. Thomas has testified in Congress more than 30 times on small business and Government contracting issues and has been a speaker at small and medium enterprise business conferences across the country, as well as in countries abroad, such as Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and South America. Since 2009, he has been a Solicitor admitted to practice in the Senior Courts of England and Wales. His experience also includes four years in the U.S. Air Force where he achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant.

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Jason Holt

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Jason Holt is a seasoned attorney with more than two decades of experience in local government, municipal corporations, redevelopment, litigation, and fiscal management. He represents municipalities and developers in complex redevelopment matters, including the drafting and negotiation of redevelopment plans, redevelopment agreements, Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreements, tax appeals, and tax exemption matters. Jason is also a member of the firm's Cannabis Law team.

Prior to joining the firm, Jason served with Atlantic City's Department of Administration, where he began as City Solicitor overseeing the municipality's legal affairs. In 2016, he was appointed Business Administrator by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) to help implement the Municipal Stabilization & Recovery Act. In that role, he managed the city's more than $240 million budget while leading revitalization efforts through the negotiation of hundreds of millions of dollars in tax appeals and addressing casino closures, fiscal instability, bankruptcy matters, and a significant decline in the city's tax base.

Jason previously served as Corporation Counsel for the City of East Orange, where he managed all aspects of the city's legal affairs. His work included advising on major redevelopment initiatives, handling high-profile litigation involving employment practices, municipal legislation, foreclosure actions, and bankruptcy matters. He also served as a trusted advisor to the East Orange Police Department, helping implement policing strategies that contributed to record-setting reductions in crime at both the state and national levels during his tenure.

Throughout his career, Jason has held several prominent public service positions within Essex County, including Municipal Court Judge for the City of Orange Township, Deputy Freeholder Counsel to the Essex County Board of Chosen Freeholders, and Director of Affirmative Action for the County of Essex. He also served as Deputy Legislative Counsel to the New Jersey Senate and General Assembly through the Office of Legislative Services.

Before joining the firm, Jason worked with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, where he investigated and reviewed potential ethics violations involving local governments. He also shared his knowledge as an adjunct professor at Thomas Edison State College's John S. Watson Institute for Public Policy, teaching the graduate-level course Law, Ethics and Decision Making in the Public Sector.

Jason also served as lead attorney in the landmark case Patterson v. Cooper, 294 N.J. Super. (N.J. Super. 1994), which helped establish important legal standards regarding notice and quorum requirements under New Jersey's Open Public Meetings Act.

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William Hopkins

Bill Hopkins helps protect health care providers and health care companies from the many legal challenges and regulatory issues facing the industry. He serves as both an advocate and educator for his clients, providing guidance in administrative law, regulatory defense, compliance, and litigation.

Bill advises a wide range of health care clients, including individual providers, health care companies, and institutional health care organizations. He focuses his practice on state and federal licensure, regulatory compliance, and enforcement matters, providing proactive legal strategies designed to help clients maintain compliance and minimize potential legal exposure.

His experience includes handling matters involving health care professional licensure and practice, long-term care licensure and regulation, medical staff issues, credentialing, fraud and abuse investigations, and compliance with state and federal regulatory agencies. Bill has represented clients in state and federal administrative courts, as well as in the District Courts of Texas.

In addition to his legal practice, Bill is recognized as a thought leader in health care regulatory, enforcement, and compliance matters. He is a frequent speaker at local, state, and national programs addressing key issues impacting the health care industry.

Bill is also committed to advancing diversity and inclusion within the legal profession, health care industry, and business community. He currently serves as President of the Central Texas Advisory Board of the Texas Diversity Council and is a member of the organization’s statewide board.

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The University of Texas School of Law, 1995 (J.D.)

High Point University, 1990 (B.A.)

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Texas, 1995

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Samuel Elira, Sr.

Mr. Elira is the founding partner of The Elira Law Firm, LLC. As a licensed Maryland attorney and dedicated advocate for justice, he takes a client-centered approach to legal representation, prioritizing both the individual and the case.

He is committed to helping clients navigate and overcome their legal challenges. By taking the time to understand each client’s situation, he works tirelessly to ensure they are treated fairly in court and to pursue the most favorable possible outcome in every case.

Tyrone Moncriffe

Tyrone C. Moncriffe is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, and a faculty member of the Criminal Defense Institute. He is certified for first chair in Death Penalty cases in Harris County, Texas and, also lectures on acting and storytelling in trials where he uses skills learned from Sandra Zimmer’s Self Expression Center in Houston, Texas. In 1978, he graduated from Texas Southern University, magna cum laude. After completion of his undergraduate degree, Tyrone continued his education at Thurgood Marshall School of Law graduating in 1982.

2013 was a phenomenal year for Tyrone, obtaining many new accolades as well as continuing to build on his previous awards. Tyrone C. Moncriffe was given a presidential award by TCDLA President Lydia C. Jackson for work in the organization and received the most nominations for the TOP 50 Black Lawyers of Houston. He was voted as one of the favorite speakers at the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Seminar in May. Tyrone was asked to speak at the Ohio Bar Associate Superstar Seminar as well as the DUI/DWI Seminar in Las Vegas Nevada.  

Tyrone was honored with a Trail Blazer Award by Harris County Black Criminal Lawyers in 2015, The Presidential Award 2015 for work with TCDLA, voted in "National Top One Percent Lawyers 2015", and "Best Attorney" charter member 2015. Also, was voted for the 10th year in a row as a Super Lawyer.

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