Peter Thomson

At a glance

Peter Thomson's documented legal career includes more than two decades of federal prosecution, private criminal and information-security practice, and teaching trial advocacy. Senate hearing records provide that career history and explain the independent CIA oversight responsibilities of the inspector general.

Summary sources: [1] [2]

Career and documented accomplishments

• The 2020 Senate record describes 23 years as an assistant U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana and an assignment with the National Security Agency. [2]
• The 2025 hearing identifies Thomson as a Stone Pigman partner working in criminal law, information security, government investigations and corporate compliance. [1]
• Both hearing records describe 20 years teaching trial advocacy at Tulane's law school. [1] [2]
• The 2020 committee account identifies Thomson as a Tulane undergraduate and law graduate, with his law degree awarded in 1983. [2]

Role and nomination context

• The federal inspectors-general directory identifies Thomson as CIA inspector general; his 2025 testimony separately describes independent oversight and whistleblower protection responsibilities. [3] [1]

Sources and review date

Career and role sources reviewed Oct 14, 2026. These sources may describe developments beyond the nomination snapshot; each nomination entry retains its recorded date and outcome.

1. Senate Intelligence Committee nominations hearing, June 25, 2025

   U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. Reviewed Oct 14, 2026.

2. Peter M. Thomson nomination hearing record, June 24, 2020

   U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. Reviewed Oct 14, 2026.

3. CIA inspector general directory entry

   Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency. Reviewed Oct 14, 2026.