James C. Thomas, Jr.

James C. Thomas, Jr.

Keynote Speaker: America's Negotiation Expert and Author of the Best Selling Business Book NEGOTIATE TO WIN

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James C. Thomas, Jr. Biography

Jim Thomas is a Washington, D.C. attorney, author, speaker,trainer, and one of the most acclaimed and respected negotiators in the UnitedStates.

For the past 30 years, Mr. Thomas' law practice has focused exclusively on negotiating. His negotiating experience encompasses domestic and international business transactions, arms control, the environment, trade and diplomacy, real real estate, mergers and acquisitions, labor relations, criminal and family issues, and a host of other fields. His clients include most of the Fortune 500, as well as non-profit groups, professional and trade asso­ciations, and federal, state, and local governmental agencies.

Among Mr. Thomas’ recent negotiating projects are the Phelps Dodge-Freeport,Symantec-Veritas, SKF-Macrotech, and Capitol One-Hibernia acquisitions. He was a member of the United States’negotiating team in the successful Intermediate Nuclear Forces (INF)negotiations with the former Soviet Union. He also serves on the United States’ WTO (formerly GATT)negotiating team.

In 1977 Mr. Thomas began a series of pre-negotiation briefings for clients thathad the fortuitous side effect of dramatically improving attendees’ negotiatingskills. This material was made available to the general public as a workshop in 1982. Since then, Mr. Thomas’ seminars have become some of the leading negotiation training programs in the world. They are recipients of a number of American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) and National Association of Purchasing Management (NAPM) awards for excellence.

Mr. Thomas is the author of scores of articlesabout negotiating. His latest book, Negotiate toWin, is aHarperCollins business bestseller. He is a frequent guest on television and radio, a regular commentator on Fox News and MSNBC, and a popular speaker and trainer for corporate, government, trade, and professional groups. He is an Adjunct Professor at The Georgetown University Law Center and a member of the faculty of the Universityof Washington’s Pacific Coast Banking School.

Mr. Thomas is a graduate of the University of California at Los Angeles and The Georgetown University Law Center.

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James C. Thomas, Jr. is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Business Growth and Government. The estimated speaking fee range to book James C. Thomas, Jr. for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. James C. Thomas, Jr. generally travels from North Carolina, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Reuben Canada, Hiten Shah and Marla Blow. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling James C. Thomas, Jr. for an upcoming event.

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  • How do I book James C. Thomas, Jr. to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like James C. Thomas, Jr. for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for James C. Thomas, Jr., or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for James C. Thomas, Jr. or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book James C. Thomas, Jr. for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for James C. Thomas, Jr., or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire James C. Thomas, Jr., click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does James C. Thomas, Jr. speak about?

    James C. Thomas, Jr. is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Business Growth, Government, Law, Economy and Finance.
  • Where does James C. Thomas, Jr. travel from?

    James C. Thomas, Jr. generally travels from North Carolina, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for James C. Thomas, Jr.?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like James C. Thomas, Jr. for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book James C. Thomas, Jr. for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host James C. Thomas, Jr. or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
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