Catherine Whitney
About Catherine Whitney
Catherine Whitney is a National Account Manager at Westlaw Business, a Thomson Reuters company, where she has worked since 2007. She specializes in legal and business development research, focusing on corporate, securities, and transactional issues.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Catherine Whitney has served as the National Account Manager at Westlaw Business, a division of Thomson Reuters, since 2007. In her role, she focuses on providing support and solutions to attorneys and information professionals. Whitney has extensive experience in managing accounts and facilitating research on corporate, securities, and transactional issues. Her tenure at Thomson Reuters spans 17 years, during which she has developed a deep understanding of the legal and business landscape.
Education and Expertise
Catherine Whitney holds a Bachelor of Music Education (BME), summa cum laude, from Baylor University, where she studied from 1974 to 1978. She furthered her education in Library and Information Science, earning a Master of Library Science (MLS) from the University of North Texas between 2002 and 2006. Additionally, she studied Law at the University of Houston Law Center from 1983 to 1985. Whitney specializes in legal and business development research, particularly in business and transactional law.
Background
Before her current position at Thomson Reuters, Catherine Whitney worked as a Research Librarian at Thompson & Knight LLP for one year from 2006 to 2007. She also held the position of Assistant Librarian at Weil Gotshal and Manges from 2005 to 2006. Whitney's background in both music and library sciences contributes to her unique approach in her current role, where she integrates her diverse educational experiences into her work.
Professional Experience
Catherine Whitney's professional experience includes significant roles in legal research and information management. At Thompson & Knight LLP, she served as a Research Librarian, where she provided legal research support. Her role as Assistant Librarian at Weil Gotshal and Manges further solidified her expertise in legal research and information services. Whitney's career trajectory reflects her commitment to supporting legal professionals through effective research strategies.