Daphne Perry
About Daphne Perry
Daphne Perry is an experienced editor and consultant specializing in plain English legal writing. She has worked at Thomson Reuters since 2010 and has a background in law and editing spanning over three decades.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Daphne Perry has served as the Editor of Practical Law Commercial at Thomson Reuters since 2010. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the clarity and conciseness of legal documents, achieving reductions in length by up to 30%. Her work contributes to making legal resources more accessible and user-friendly for practitioners and clients alike.
Previous Experience at Denton Wilde Sapte
Before her tenure at Thomson Reuters, Daphne Perry worked at Denton Wilde Sapte from 1997 to 2009. During her 12 years there, she held the position of Plain Language Coordinator and Professional Support Lawyer (PSL). Her responsibilities included promoting the use of plain language in legal documents, thereby improving communication within the legal field.
Consultancy Role at ClarifyNow
Since 2010, Daphne Perry has also been engaged with ClarifyNow as a Plain English consultant, writer, and trainer. In this capacity, she provides expertise in simplifying complex legal language and offers training sessions aimed at enhancing plain English skills among legal professionals.
Education and Expertise
Daphne Perry studied at the University of Cambridge, where she earned a Master of Arts (MA) in Law from 1981 to 1984. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her extensive career in legal writing and editing, as well as her commitment to improving clarity in legal documents.
Contributions to Legal Writing
Daphne Perry co-authored the Law Society's textbook on plain English, contributing to the field of legal writing by promoting clarity and accessibility. She has also advised on software tools designed to enhance editing processes and improve plain English skills, further demonstrating her commitment to effective communication in legal contexts.