Deborah Cook
About Deborah Cook
Deborah Cook is a Government Investigative Business Development Specialist at Thomson Reuters, where she has worked since 2019. She has a diverse background in business development and law, with previous roles at Thomson Reuters and Stevens & Lee, and holds a J.D. from Pennsylvania State University.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Deborah Cook has held multiple roles at Thomson Reuters. She served as a Law Firm Consultant from 2006 to 2012, contributing to the firm's client relations and business strategies for six years. Following this, she worked as a Government & Academic Account Executive from 2014 to 2018 in Pennsylvania, focusing on developing partnerships within the academic and government sectors for four years. In 2018, she briefly took on the role of Regional Manager in the South Central Region for six months. Since 2019, she has been working as a Government Investigative Business Development Specialist, where she has been involved in initiatives aimed at enhancing government investigative services.
Education and Expertise
Deborah Cook holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Clark University, where she studied Economics and Psychology from 1985 to 1989. She furthered her education at Pennsylvania State University, The Dickinson School of Law, earning a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from 1989 to 1992. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both legal and business principles, which she applies in her current role in business development.
Background
Before her current position, Deborah Cook worked as the Chief Development Officer at Stevens & Lee from 2018 to 2019. She also served as the Large Law Business Development Manager at ALM from 2012 to 2014, where she focused on business development strategies for large law firms. Her career trajectory reflects a consistent focus on business development within the legal and government sectors.
Professional Experience
Deborah Cook has a diverse professional background in business development and consulting within the legal industry. Her experience spans various roles, including her time at Thomson Reuters, where she has held positions that required a blend of legal knowledge and business acumen. Her tenure at ALM and Stevens & Lee further solidified her expertise in developing strategic relationships and driving business growth in the legal sector.