Name: Thomas Phillips Title: Partner Company: Brown Rudnick LLP Locations: Boston, Providence, Hartford, New York City, Washington DC, London and Dublin Birthplace: Boston, Mass. Family: Wife: Sharon Gillis; Children: Alexandra (14) and Andrew (11) Education: Bowdoin College '84, Boston University School of Law '87 First job out of college: I ran my own business, Bay State Sports Memorabilia First job in real estate or allied field: Real estate attorney at Goodwin Procter What do you do now and what's in the future: I lead the firm's retail and shopping center practice. I represent owners, developers and tenants in a variety of real estate acquisition, development and leasing transactions, particularly in the retail sector. I am also a divisional officer in ICSC. Hobbies: Following Boston sports teams passionately; family activities such as travel, music, hiking and biking; genealogy. Favorite book: Late Innings by Roger Angell Keys to success: Listening; being responsive; understanding clients' business objectives; team play.