People: Hemispherx Biopharma Inc (HEB)

Mr. Thomas K. Equels is Executive Vice Chairman of the Board, General Counsel, Secretary, Litigation Counsel of Hemispherx Biopharma Inc. He has been a Director since 2008 and presently serves as Executive Vice Chairman, Secretary and General Counsel and Litigation Counsel. Mr. Equels is the President and Managing Director of the Equels Law Firm based in Miami Florida that focuses on litigation. For over a quarter century, Mr. Equels has represented national and state governments as well as companies in the banking, insurance, aviation, pharmaceutical and construction industries. Mr. Equels received his Juris Doctor degree with high honors from Florida State University. He is a summa cum laude graduate of Troy University and also obtained his Masters' Degree from Troy. He is a member of the Florida Bar Association and the American Bar Association.