"Tom has been such a remarkable guiding light in my career and in my life," Peters said. "I will miss him terribly. Our professional relationship was cemented with a handshake, not a legal contract. Despite his legal background, Tom sealed so many of his business deals with a handshake. He was the kind of person who followed his heart and believed in making a difference in the world. He often told me, `No matter what job, you always leave a place better than when you arrived.' He wasn't referring to climbing the proverbial ladder of success or making outrageous amounts of money. He meant: always learn from your experiences and always give back to the world."