BIOGRAPHY of CRAIG A. THOMPSON, ESQUIRE





Craig Thompson is a highly sought after speaker who brings a unique perspective to topics 


like leadership, goal setting and self-esteem. He has spoken throughout the country at 


churches, schools, colleges and to civic organizations.





A native of Baltimore and a graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park, Thompson 


holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science, and a second Bachelor of Arts Degree 


in Afro-American Studies. He is also a graduate of the University of Maryland School of Law.





The dynamic young attorney has received a number of awards and citations reflecting his 


accomplishments, including WNUV’s (Channel 54) “Proud and Positive Award. He graduated 


from the prestigious Leadership Program sponsored by the Greater Baltimore Committee. 


In honor of Thompson’s accomplishments, former Mayor Kurt L. Schmoke designated May 23, 


1992 as “Craig Anthony Thompson Day” in the city of Baltimore. He was featured in the 


Baltimore Business Journal as one of 40 emerging leaders under the age of 40 in the 


state of Maryland. He was also profiled in Jubilee magazine as one of Baltimore’s “Talented 


Tenth,” and received an “Emerging Leader” award from The Monumental City Bar Association.He 


also received the 2001 Outstanding Young Alumnus Award from the University of Maryland 


at College Park.





Thompson is an attorney with the Law Offices of Baltimore Orioles owner Peter Angelos. He 


is also president of Thompson Communications, an educational consulting firm.  





His other two published books include the anthology Atonement: The Million Man March, and 


Tough Love: The Life and Death of Tupac Shakur.  His first children’s book, The ABCs of 


Black History: A Children’s Guide, was published in January 2005.





Thompson is a tireless contributor to the community, serving on the Board of Directors of 


the University of Maryland School of Law Alumni Association, The Great Blacks in Wax Museum, 


and the Baltimore Mentoring Partnership.  





Hosting a weekly two-way talk radio show, “The Front Page,” he has been recognized by the 


Association of Black Media Workers as the Best Public Affairs Host (radio) in the region. 


Thompson also hosts a weekly television talk show, “Profiles with Craig Thompson.”  Craig 


and his wife, Deborah, are the proud parents of a beautiful daughter, Delaney.