Alex D.
About Alex D.
Alex D. is a Lead Solutions Consultant at Thomson Reuters with a background in law, business, and technology. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Emory University, a Juris Doctor from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, and an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh - Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Alex D. has been serving as the Lead Solutions Consultant at Thomson Reuters since 2018. In this role, Alex coordinates with the Practical Law team to integrate Contract Express, which enhances the application of client input over existing contracts to automatically generate forms. This position involves consulting with global firms on implementing solutions from leading legal technology providers, focusing on systems that utilize artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Education and Expertise
Alex D. holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science, Economics, and Theater Studies from Emory University, completed from 2003 to 2007. Alex furthered education by obtaining a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, specializing in Contracts, Real Estate Transactions, Land Use, and Business Law, from 2007 to 2011. Additionally, Alex earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of Pittsburgh - Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business, focusing on Information Systems, Database Management, and Strategy, also from 2007 to 2011.
Professional Background
Prior to joining Thomson Reuters, Alex D. worked as the Pennsylvania Branch Manager at Network Capital Funding Corporation from 2009 to 2010 in the Greater Pittsburgh Area. Since 2013, Alex has also held the position of Attorney & Information Technology Consultant at FedEx Ground, accumulating over 11 years of experience in this role. This diverse background combines legal expertise with technology consulting.
Technical Skills and Development
Alex D. utilizes programming languages such as HTML, CSS, PHP, and MSQL in the development of legal technology solutions. Alex has developed customized Contract Express solutions that comply with strict ethics, confidentiality, and security standards for client-matter based systems. By applying personal experience in legal office workflows, Alex reviews software and processes to identify effective methods for improving productivity.