Amy Wasson
About Amy Wasson
Amy Wasson is a Senior Content Strategist at Thomson Reuters, with over 20 years of experience in legal writing and a focus on contracts and estate planning. She holds a B.A. in Political Science from Concordia College and a J.D. from the University of Oregon School of Law.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Amy Wasson has been employed at Thomson Reuters as a Senior Content Strategist since 2011. In this role, she focuses on developing content strategies that enhance the visibility of legal information online. Her work involves integrating search engine optimization techniques to improve the performance of law firm websites, ensuring that legal content reaches its intended audience effectively. Her tenure at Thomson Reuters spans over 13 years, during which she has contributed to various projects aimed at optimizing legal content.
Education and Expertise
Amy Wasson holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Concordia College, where she studied from 1984 to 1988. She furthered her education at the University of Oregon School of Law, earning a Doctor of Jurisprudence from 1989 to 1992. This educational background supports her expertise in legal writing, particularly in contracts, estate planning, and business and real estate transactions. Additionally, she is a licensed attorney with active status in Minnesota and inactive status in Hawaii.
Background
Amy Wasson has a diverse professional background in the legal field. Before joining Thomson Reuters, she worked as an Attorney at Law at Amy M. Wasson, Inc. from 2008 to 2011. She also served as the Interim City Attorney for the City of Albert Lea in 2008. Early in her career, she gained experience as an administrative assistant at Trilogy Excursions for one month in Lahaina, Hawaii, in 1997. Her educational journey included attending Fergus Falls High School and Central High School in Grand Forks, ND.
Achievements
With over 20 years of experience in legal writing, Amy Wasson has developed a specialization in creating content that addresses the detailed aspects of legal paperwork. Her focus includes contracts and estate planning, which are critical areas in the legal profession. Through her work, she has contributed to enhancing the understanding and accessibility of legal documents for clients and law firms alike.