Tyrone has gained national recognition for his work in employment and sports law. He advises academic institutions on executive compensation arrangements. Tyrone also provides compliance assessments on governance issues and advises clients on conflicts of interest. In addition, he focuses on legal issues pertaining to intercollegiate athletics and professional sports. Tyrone is highly regarded for his insight on sports matters and has served as a legal analyst for various publications. He also chairs the firm’s Diversity Committee.
Tyrone advises boards, presidents, and other senior executives on employment, consulting and separation agreements. In providing compliance assessments on governance issues, he advises on conflict of interests and IRS regulations governing intermediate sanctions and Form 990 reporting. He has counseled on the development and implementation of affirmative action plans and related matters with OFCCP. Tyrone is a frequent speaker for various associations in higher education on presidential compensation and executive searches, including the American Council on Education, the National Association of College and University Attorneys, the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, and the Council of Independent Colleges.
Tyrone represents clients on complex legal issues in athletics. In intercollegiate athletic matters, his experience includes enforcement investigations, the infractions process, and appeals. He advises colleges on Title IX, employment contracts, and policies for athletics personnel. In professional sports matters, he has advised teams on league compliance issues and other legal matters. He is nationally recognized for his experience in sports matters and has served as a legal analyst for the New York Times, ESPN, Sports Illustrated, The Chronicle of Higher Education,Sports Business Journal, University Business, and the Sports Litigation Alert.
In general employment matters, Tyrone advises companies on reductions in force and allegations of discrimination. He successfully defended a nonprofit organization engaged in food recycling and meal distribution programs on a race discrimination charge. He advised a metro transportation authority on corrective action programs arising from a consent decree on discrimination charges. He has conducted litigation avoidance audits relating to prospective discrimination/harassment/retaliation claims for a power company, an international trucking company and a provider of cleaning and facility services.
In addition to his legal practice, Tyrone is chair of the Mintz Diversity Committee. In this role, he leads the firm’s initiatives promoting diversity in the legal profession. Tyrone is also the Co-chair of the firm's Sports & Entertainment Practice.
More Legal and Business Bylines From Tyrone P. Thomas
- Enhancing Workplace Diversity and Dispelling Myths Regarding Reverse Discrimination Claims - (Posted On Friday, January 22, 2016)
- How Much Do You Make? – New OFCCP Regulations Protect Employee And Job Applicant Discussions on Compensation - (Posted On Thursday, January 14, 2016)
- Preparing for New World of Collective Action by Student-Athletes - (Posted On Tuesday, December 01, 2015)
- NLRB Calls Out Punt Team and Declines Jurisdiction Over Northwestern University Football Players - (Posted On Tuesday, August 18, 2015)
- 2015 Employment Law Issues Tournament: First Round Results and Recaps - (Posted On Monday, March 16, 2015)
- Fail to Pay Wages in D.C. and Get Sued With Some of Your Closest Friends (and Contractors) - (Posted On Friday, October 10, 2014)
- Employment Law Summer Recap 2014: Part 6 of 11 – A Farewell to the BSC and Amateurism in College Athletics (At Least as You Knew It) - (Posted On Monday, September 22, 2014)
- Conflicts & Nepotism – A Dangerous Employment Cocktail - (Posted On Monday, August 04, 2014)
- Summer Semester Checklist – Revisiting Your Coach’s Contract - (Posted On Wednesday, June 11, 2014)
- Bracketology 101: Part 2 – Survive and Advance: NLRB Says Northwestern Football Players Can Unionize - (Posted On Thursday, March 27, 2014)