M.E. Thomas is an American author and the pseudonym of a law professor who publicly identifies as a sociopath. She gained widespread attention with her 2013 memoir *Confessions of a Sociopath: A Life Spent Hiding in Plain Sight*, which offers a rare first-person account of living with sociopathy. Thomas explores themes of identity, morality, and the nature of empathy through her unconventional perspective on human behavior. Her work sparked significant debate about mental health, personality disorders, and societal norms. Thomas also maintains a popular blog and has contributed to various publications discussing sociopathy and neurodiversity, advocating for greater understanding of alternative neurological conditions.