About Thomas P.
Thomas P. Schmidt took a circuitous route through two countries and several established universities before settling into a courtroom rhythm. He completed a bachelor’s degree at Yale University in 2006, spent two years at the University of Cambridge earning an M.Phil in 2008, and returned to Yale for his J.D., which he received in 2011. The sequence marks a steady progression through academic settings known for rigorous debate and close textual analysis.
The years after law school led him into practice rather than academia. Today he serves as counsel at Hogan Lovells US LLP. His title reflects a role that blends written advocacy, strategic planning, and appearances in federal courts. He is admitted in New York and is authorized to practice before the 9th Circuit, the 10th Circuit and the Federal Circuit. Those credentials point to regular work on appeals and other proceedings at the federal appellate level.
At Hogan Lovells he contributes to matters that require appellate briefing and oral argument. He prepares briefs and presents legal questions to panels of judges. He also handles filings in trial courts when matters move between levels of the federal system. Colleagues describe him as detail-oriented and methodical; his academic background suggests an aptitude for research and for shaping complex legal arguments into concise positions.
Schmidt’s pathway—British graduate study sandwiched between two degrees from Yale—gives him a perspective that combines U.S. legal training with comparative academic exposure. That mix can be useful when cases involve intricate statutory interpretation or procedural questions that hinge on precedent across different circuits. He has kept professional ties local as well; he holds current membership in the New York State Bar and practices out of Hogan Lovells’ U.S. offices.
Public record lists him in filings before multiple federal courts of appeal, and his role at a large international firm places him in matters that often cross state lines or involve federal agencies. He works on appellate strategy, prepares clients for argument, and collaborates with trial teams when cases require a coordinated approach at multiple stages of litigation. He also mentors junior attorneys on briefing and oral advocacy in appellate contexts.
Colleagues and clients interact with him in high-pressure appellate settings, where timing and precision matter. He remains based at Hogan Lovells US LLP and continues to represent clients in federal appellate and related federal matters.
