Colleen O'malley
About Colleen O'malley
Colleen O'Malley is an Attorney Editor at Practical Law, where she focuses on the practical implications of recent legal developments. With a background in law and psychology, she has contributed to legal content generation since 2017 and has held various legal roles, including volunteer positions.
Current Role at Practical Law
Colleen O'Malley serves as an Attorney Editor at Practical Law, a position she has held since 2017. In this role, she focuses on the practical implications of recent legal developments. O'Malley is responsible for writing, editing, and publishing legal content, ensuring that resources are accurate and up-to-date. Her work contributes significantly to the generation of core legal content, which is essential for legal professionals seeking reliable information.
Previous Experience at Thomson Reuters
O'Malley previously worked at Thomson Reuters as a Reference Attorney from 2016 to 2017 in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. During her tenure, she provided legal research and support, contributing to the development of legal resources. This experience laid the groundwork for her current role, enhancing her expertise in legal content creation.
Education and Legal Training
Colleen O'Malley earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Oregon School of Law, where she studied from 2011 to 2014. Prior to her law degree, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology from the University of Oregon, completing her studies from 2002 to 2006. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both legal principles and psychological insights.
Volunteer Work and Community Involvement
O'Malley has been actively involved in volunteer legal work. She has served as a Volunteer Attorney at the Children's Law Center of Minnesota since 2015, providing legal assistance to those in need. Additionally, she worked as a Law Clerk at the Children's Law Center of California for three months in 2012. Her commitment to community service reflects her dedication to supporting vulnerable populations.
Writing and Editing Expertise
Since 2017, O'Malley has been engaged in writing, editing, and publishing content related to recent legal developments. Her role as an Attorney Editor involves researching and maintaining legal resources, ensuring that they are relevant and useful for legal practitioners. This expertise in legal writing and editing is a key aspect of her professional profile.