Thomas E. O’Keefe
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer

Thomas E. O’Keefe serves as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer for Ruth’s Chris Steak House. Joining the Company in 2005, he previously served as our Senior Vice President and General Counsel. From October 2003 to March 2005, Mr. O’Keefe was engaged in the private practice of law as a sole practitioner practicing in the areas of franchise, product distribution, antitrust and general corporate law. From August 1993 to September 2003, Mr. O’Keefe was Vice President and General Counsel to G.C. & K. B. Investments, Inc. d/b/a “SpeeDee Oil Change & Tune-Up,” an international franchisor of automobile service centers. From 1991 to 1993, Mr. O’Keefe served as Corporate Counsel to AFCE, Inc. d/b/a “Popeyes and Church’s Chicken,” an international franchisor of quick-service restaurants.

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