Anneliese Thomas
About Anneliese
Anneliese represents clients in all aspects of employment counseling and litigation.
Before joining Cooley, Anneliese was an associate at an international law firm, where she worked on complex litigation matters. She also maintained an active pro bono practice representing individuals seeking asylum.
During law school, Anneliese externed at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and held several leadership roles. She served as co-president of the Diversity Coalition, vice president of professional development for the Black Law Students Association, and associate editor of the Journal of Law and Social Policy. Before law school, she worked as a litigation paralegal in Washington, DC.
Admissions and credentials
- Illinois
- District of Columbia
Education
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Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law
JD, cum laude, 2024 -
Dartmouth College
BA, Sociology, 2019
Court admissions
- US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Rankings and accolades
National Immigrant Justice Center: Rising Star Award (2026)