Tate Thompson joined the firm in 2022 as a corporate associate, focusing his practice on assisting clients with transactional matters and day-to-day business activities. His services include mergers and acquisitions, real estate dealings, sports and entertainment, and other general corporate matters.

Tate received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Iowa College of Law. During law school, he served as an Articles Editor for the Iowa Law Review, was a National Moot Court Team member, and was a Supreme Court Day Advocate.

Born and raised in Iowa, Tate is excited to serve the community and make Kansas City home. In his free time, he enjoys reading, golfing, pickup basketball, and spending time with friends and family.

Professional Affiliations

• American Bar Association – Antitrust Law, Business Law, and Health Law Sections
• Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
• Missouri Bar Association
• Missouri Young Lawyers Section
• Sports Lawyers Association

Community Involvement

• KC Iowa Club
• Military Matters

Published Works

• Co-Author, "IRS Memo Questions Tax-Exempt Status of NIL Collectives" (July 2023)
• Co-Author, "NCAA Adopts New NIL Enforcement Standards" (February 2023)
• Co-Author, "Push for Collegiate Athletes to be Recognized as Employees Moves Forward" (January 2023)
• Co-Author, "NCAA Issues Guidance Pertaining to Institutional Involvement in NIL Space" (November 2022)
• Author, "Maximizing NIL Rights for College Athletes," 107 Iowa L. Rev. 1347 (2022)