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Expert resume of Don Thompson

Don is generally recognized as a leading expert on derivatives documentation and regulatory issues. He has been active in the documentation projects of the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) since its formation, and was heavily involved in industry advocacy efforts concerning Title VII of the Dodd-Frank financial reform law as well as its implementation at JPMorgan Chase & Co. Until his retirement in 2016, Don served as Managing Director and Associate General Counsel at JPMorgan.  Since 1985, he has represented JPMorgan in its full range of derivatives activities, with a focus on regulatory, documentation and litigation matters.  At various points in his 30 plus year career at JPMorgan, Mr. Thompson has:

Mr. Thompson graduated from The State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1978 with a BA (double major in Economics and Political Science) and in 1981 with a JD from Harvard Law School. He is admitted to practice law in the State of New York.