Amanda Stewart
About Amanda Stewart
Amanda Stewart serves as the Lead Legal Writer at Thomson Reuters, where she specializes in summarizing and classifying legal issues in various domains including employment and business law. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from McMaster University and a Bachelor of Laws from Osgoode Hall Law School.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Amanda Stewart has served as the Lead Legal Writer at Thomson Reuters since 2005. In this role, she specializes in summarizing and classifying legal issues in case law across various domains, including employment law, bankruptcy, business law, administrative law, and insurance law. Her extensive experience in legal writing has contributed significantly to the development of legal research products, including WestlawNextCanada and the Canadian Abridgment. Stewart's work supports legal professionals by providing accessible and organized information on complex legal topics.
Education and Expertise
Amanda Stewart holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Psychology from McMaster University, where she studied from 1996 to 2000. She furthered her education at York University - Osgoode Hall Law School, earning a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from 2000 to 2003. Her academic background in psychology and law has equipped her with a unique perspective on legal issues, enhancing her ability to analyze and summarize complex legal matters effectively.
Background
Before her tenure at Thomson Reuters, Amanda Stewart worked as an articling student at Green & Chercover from 2003 to 2004. This experience provided her with foundational knowledge and practical skills in the legal field, which she later applied in her role as a legal writer. Her career trajectory reflects a commitment to legal research and writing, contributing to her current position as a leader in the field.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Amanda Stewart has made significant contributions to legal research products, notably WestlawNextCanada and the Canadian Abridgment. Her work in summarizing and classifying legal issues has enhanced the accessibility of legal information for practitioners in various fields. Stewart's expertise in diverse areas of law underscores her role as a vital resource for legal professionals seeking comprehensive case law analysis.