Erica Gann Kitaev
About Erica Gann Kitaev
Erica Gann Kitaev serves as the Vice President of Product Management at Thomson Reuters, where she leads product innovation strategies, particularly in generative AI applications. She has a diverse background in law and product management, with previous roles at Thomson Reuters and various law firms.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Erica Gann Kitaev serves as the Vice President of Product Management at Thomson Reuters. She has held this position since 2024, working primarily from Denver and Minneapolis. In her current role, she leads the product innovation strategy for Practical Law, with a specific focus on generative AI applications. She is responsible for developing strategies and solutions that integrate Thomson Reuters content and technology with customer data.
Previous Experience at Thomson Reuters
Prior to her current role, Erica Gann Kitaev worked at Thomson Reuters in various capacities. She served as Senior Director of Product Management for Practical Law from 2019 to 2024, and as Managing Editor for Privacy & Data Security from 2014 to 2018. Additionally, she held the position of Director of Privacy & Security for Practical Law from 2018 to 2019. Her experience at Thomson Reuters spans multiple locations, including Denver, New York, and Minneapolis.
Legal Career Background
Erica Gann Kitaev has an extensive legal career. She was a Partner in Privacy & Data Protection and Litigation at Baker & Hostetler LLP from 2007 to 2014. Before that, she worked as an Associate at Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP from 2004 to 2006. Her early legal experience includes a role as a Summer Associate at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates in 2003.
Education and Academic Background
Erica Gann Kitaev holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Law, where she studied from 2001 to 2004. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from the University of Cincinnati, and a Master of Music (M.M.) degree in Voice Performance from Austin Peay State University. Her educational background combines law and music, reflecting a diverse academic interest.