Anne O'connor
About Anne O'connor
Anne O'Connor is an experienced editor at Practical Law, where she has worked since 2012 in London. She holds multiple degrees, including a Ph.D. from Durham University and a First Class BA Hons from the University of Cambridge.
Work at Practical Law
Anne O'Connor has served as an Editor at Practical Law since 2012. Over her 12 years in this role, she has contributed to the development and dissemination of legal resources and tools for legal professionals. Based in London, United Kingdom, her work involves overseeing content creation, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining high editorial standards.
Education and Expertise
Anne O'Connor holds a BA Hons in Archaeology & Anthropology from the University of Cambridge, where she graduated with First Class honors in 1999. She furthered her education at Durham University, earning a Ph.D. funded by a three-year AHRB Studentship from 2000 to 2003. Additionally, she completed a Legal Practice Course with Distinction at Northumbria University in 2008 and obtained a Graduate Diploma in Law with Distinction from the same institution in 2007. She also earned an M.Litt. in Museum and Gallery Studies with Distinction from the University of St. Andrews in 2000.
Previous Legal Experience
Before her current role, Anne O'Connor worked at Withers LLP as an Associate Solicitor for one year, from 2010 to 2011. Prior to that, she served as a Trainee Solicitor at the same firm from 2008 to 2010. Her legal experience includes providing legal advice and support in various capacities within the firm.
Research and Academic Background
Anne O'Connor has a strong academic background in archaeology, having worked as a Research Fellow in the Department of Archaeology at Durham University from 2004 to 2006. This role involved conducting research and contributing to academic projects in the field of archaeology.