Benjamin Kolansky
About Benjamin Kolansky
Benjamin Kolansky is a Product Manager for Practical Law at Thomson Reuters, where he has worked since 2020. He has a background in business administration, finance, and law, with previous experience at the U.S. Department of Commerce and Limited Brands.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Benjamin Kolansky serves as a Product Manager for Practical Law at Thomson Reuters. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the development and management of legal resources and tools designed to assist legal professionals. His role involves overseeing product strategy, enhancing user experience, and ensuring that the offerings meet the needs of clients in the legal sector.
Previous Experience at Thomson Reuters
Before his current role, Benjamin Kolansky worked at Thomson Reuters as a Product Developer for a period of six months in 2019. In this capacity, he was involved in the development of legal products, focusing on improving functionality and user engagement.
Education and Expertise
Benjamin Kolansky earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and a minor in Chinese from the State University of New York at Albany, where he studied from 2005 to 2008. He furthered his education by obtaining a Juris Doctor degree from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, completing his studies from 2010 to 2013. Additionally, he studied Chinese at Fudan University for 11 months in 2008.
Internship Experience
In 2011, Benjamin Kolansky interned at the U.S. Department of Commerce within the International Trade Administration, specifically in the Import Administration, Office of Policy. This internship lasted for three months and provided him with insights into trade policies. He also completed a two-month internship in 2012 at Limited Brands as a Global Trade Compliance - Customs Intern in the Columbus, Ohio area, where he gained experience in customs regulations and compliance.