Richard M. Thompson is a prominent American attorney specializing in constitutional law, particularly in defense of religious liberty and traditional values. He serves as the President and Chief Counsel of the Thomas More Law Center, a conservative Christian legal nonprofit and advocacy group (also described as a nonprofit public interest law firm) based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, dedicated to defending traditional values and religious liberty through litigation against perceived threats from secularism, government overreach, and progressive policies. Under his leadership since 2005, the organization has been involved in high-profile cases challenging issues such as same-sex marriage, abortion rights, and restrictions on religious expression in public spaces, making him a key figure in conservative Christian legal and cultural battles. Prior to his role at the Law Center, he practiced law in the private sector and served in the U.S. Army's Judge Advocate General Corps, bringing military discipline to his legal strategies. His work has drawn both praise from conservative circles and criticism from civil liberties groups for allegedly promoting religious favoritism.