Eley O. Thompson
About Eley O. Thompson
Eley O. Thompson is a lawyer based in Chicago, IL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2019. Eley O. Thompson is recognized in the following practice area:
- Chicago, Illinois
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
Current Firm: Foley & Lardner LLP
Education: George Mason University, J.D., graduated 1990
Location: Chicago, IL
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