Colleen Scimeca
About Colleen Scimeca
Colleen Scimeca is a Senior Product Strategist specializing in legal products, currently working at Thomson Reuters in Chicago. With extensive experience in law department consulting, she has held various roles at notable firms and has contributed to product development and training initiatives in the legal sector.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Colleen Scimeca serves as a Senior Product Strategist in the Legal division at Thomson Reuters. In this role, she has been instrumental in directing product teams to develop features for legal workflow solutions. Scimeca's responsibilities include defining customer requirements through extensive interviews and collaborating with cross-functional teams, including UX Design and Tech, to ensure that the solutions meet client needs. She has been with Thomson Reuters since 2015.
Previous Experience in Legal Consulting
Before her current position, Scimeca worked at CMS Law Department Consulting as a Corporate Law Department Consultant starting in 2015. Prior to that, she held roles at HBR Consulting and Huron Consulting Group, where she focused on law department consulting. Her experience spans various consulting roles, providing her with a comprehensive understanding of legal operations and product development.
Educational Background
Colleen Scimeca holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Knox College. She furthered her education by obtaining a Juris Doctor from DePaul University College of Law. Additionally, she earned a Master of Business Administration from DePaul University's Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business. This diverse educational background supports her expertise in legal product strategy and consulting.
Training and Development at Thomson Reuters
Scimeca played a key role in training the Sales and Supporting Services Teams at Thomson Reuters for the launch of a new legal product. Her efforts in facilitating the adoption of new tools and features demonstrate her commitment to enhancing product usability and client satisfaction within the legal sector.
Speaking Engagements and Industry Contributions
Colleen Scimeca has contributed to industry knowledge by speaking at conferences such as ILTA, LegalTech, and Vantage. Her presentations focused on facilitating lawyer adoption of pricing and Legal Project Management tools, showcasing her expertise in the intersection of legal practice and technology.