Tom Erickson

Advisor, International Trade and Compliance

Tom Erickson is the Founder of Erickson Law & Consulting, PLLC and serves as special advisor to DevryBV.

He is an attorney who has worked in political, legal and senior corporate environments globally, influencing diverse stakeholder interests to solve complex problems and promote innovation in commodity value chains.

As a Commissioner at the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission, he strengthened skills of deep listening, discernment, and decisiveness that enable businesses and individuals to conduct commercial activities independently and with confidence.

Recognized as a thought leader in commodity markets internationally, Tom addresses policy makers, regulators, and the public on trade, international development, markets, derivatives regulation and financial innovation.

His previous professional roles included Vice President of Commodity Markets Compliance at Cargill; Vice President & Director of Legal Affairs at Bunge Product Lines; and Vice President and Counsel to the President National Grain Trade Council, among others.

Tom received his Doctor of Law (JD) degree from The University of South Dakota’s Knudson School of Law, and his Bachelor’s degree from Augustana University.