Elise Perry
About Elise Perry
Elise Perry is a Legal Manager at Thomson Reuters, specializing in Trustlaw for the EMENA region. She has extensive legal experience, having worked in various roles across Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and holds multiple degrees in law and related fields.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Elise Perry currently holds the position of Legal Manager for EMENA at Trustlaw, a role she has been in since 2021. In this capacity, she is responsible for overseeing legal operations and providing support to various initiatives within the organization. Her work involves collaborating with stakeholders across different regions to enhance legal services and promote access to justice.
Education and Expertise
Elise Perry has an extensive educational background in law and related fields. She earned a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts with majors in History and Political Science from The Australian National University from 2008 to 2013. She furthered her studies with a Postgraduate Certificate in Art Crime and Cultural Heritage Protection in 2015. Elise completed her Master of Laws (LL.M.) at New York University, specializing in international criminal law, humanitarian law, and human rights law from 2017 to 2018.
Background
Elise Perry has a diverse professional background, having worked in various legal roles across different organizations and countries. She began her career as a Summer Clerk at TressCox Lawyers in 2012 and has since held positions at the Attorney-General's Department, Office of Public Prosecutions in Victoria, and the UNDP as a Rule of Law Consultant. Her experience spans legal practice, consulting, and volunteer work, reflecting her commitment to legal service.
Achievements
Elise Perry has contributed to significant projects throughout her career. She participated in a partnership between NYU and the Bronx Small Claims Court as a volunteer mediator. Additionally, she engaged in pro bono work as a volunteer migration agent, collaborating with Australian law firms and refugee centers. Her academic achievements include completing a thesis on international cultural heritage protection, for which she received First Class Honours.