Thomas Converse Bright
CERA LLP • San Francisco, CA
Antitrust Trade LawBusiness LitigationEmployment LawInsurance
Is this your profile?
Claim it for free to update your information and connect with clients.
Contact
Email
Phone
(415) 275-6935
Address
595 Market Street Suite 2300, San Francisco, CA, 94105, US
Professional
About
Thomas Converse Bright is a seasoned attorney based in San Francisco, specializing in business litigation, employment law, and insurance matters. With a robust focus on antitrust class action litigation related to price fixing and securities class action litigation involving fraud, Mr. Bright brings a wealth of experience to his clients. As a partner overseeing the firm’s new matter department, he plays a crucial role in guiding complex legal proceedings and ensuring the highest standards of service. Before joining his current firm in 2002, Mr. Bright honed his expertise at a prominent San Francisco-based firm specializing in antitrust, intellectual property, and business litigation. There, he worked with a diverse clientele, ranging from small businesses to publicly traded companies. His extensive background also includes four years of complex business and insurance litigation in Southern California, where he tackled commercial liability coverage disputes, tort issues, and various employment matters. In addition to his litigation prowess, Mr. Bright has a unique background in the entertainment industry, having worked as an entertainment lawyer. His experience encompasses a wide array of roles, including conducting internal audits and acting as counsel in litigated attorney fee matters. Early in his career, he gained valuable insight into the sports sector while working in the motor sports division of International Management Group, the largest sports agency in the country. Mr. Bright earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Vanderbilt University and his Juris Doctorate from Pepperdine University School of Law. During his final year of law school, he had the privilege of externing under Justice Mildred Lillie at the California Court of Appeals, Second Appellate District, Division Seven. A proud member of the State Bar of California, Thomas Converse Bright is dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation and navigating the complexities of business litigation, employment law, and insurance with skill and integrity.
About Antitrust Trade Law
Antitrust attorneys handle matters involving competition law, market practices, and trade regulations. They help businesses comply with antitrust laws and defend against claims. Common matters include price fixing, monopoly claims, merger review, trade practices.
Credentials
Education
1992 Pepperdine University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1988 Vanderbilt University BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Associations
State Bar of California Member New York State Bar Association Member District of Columbia Bar Member
Other Antitrust Trade Law Attorneys in San Francisco, CA
More Attorneys at CERA LLP
Updated: Aug 18, 2026