Paul M. Thomas is Holland & Knight’s
Diversity Partner and first Chief Diversity Officer, chairing the firm’s
13-member Diversity Council. Mr. Thomas is also a partner in the Corporate
Diversity Counseling and Employment practice groups. Mr. Thomas has advised
major corporations in enhancing their cultural diversity performance and
profiles. He has counseled clients regarding the development of human resources
policies and practices, minimizing legal and litigation risks, implementing
counseling and training programs, expanding relationships with diverse
professional service providers, and reviewing internal and external
communications messages. Mr. Thomas also advises corporate diversity clients on
matters relating to class action discrimination lawsuits, including risk
assessment and settlement evaluation.