Beth Crawford
About Beth Crawford
Beth Crawford is a Senior State Content Editor at Thomson Reuters with extensive experience in litigation and legal support. She holds a Doctor of Law from the University of Houston Law Center and has worked in various legal roles, including Acting General Counsel at Lone Star College System and Counsel at Norton Rose Fulbright.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Beth Crawford has served as a Senior State Content Editor at Thomson Reuters since 2015. In this role, she focuses on creating and refining legal content that supports attorneys in their practice. Her responsibilities include developing practice notes that provide practical insights and tips for legal professionals. She also creates standard documents and clauses that serve as templates, which assist attorneys in drafting efficiently and reducing client costs.
Education and Expertise
Beth Crawford holds a Doctor of Law (JD) from the University of Houston Law Center, where she studied from 1996 to 1999. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from Hendrix College, completing her degree from 1986 to 1990. Additionally, she participated in an Overseas Study Course at the University of Oxford, focusing on History and English from 1989 to 1990. Her educational background supports her extensive expertise in the legal field.
Background
Beth Crawford has over 15 years of litigation experience, which she utilizes to support her colleagues within the Texas legal profession. Prior to her current position, she worked at the Lone Star College System as Acting General Counsel from 2014 to 2015. She also served as Counsel at Norton Rose Fulbright (Fulbright & Jaworski, LLP) from 2004 to 2012 and as Senior Staff Attorney at the Court of Appeals for the First District of Texas from 2012 to 2014.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Beth Crawford has developed practice notes that enhance attorneys' understanding of complex legal topics. She has created standard documents and clauses that streamline the drafting process for legal professionals. Her contributions have been instrumental in providing practical resources that improve efficiency and reduce costs for clients.