Gwenn Girard Lukas
About Gwenn Girard Lukas
Gwenn Girard Lukas is a Senior Editor and Author specializing in Tax and Accounting at Thomson Reuters, where she has worked since 2020. She holds a B.A. in Political Science from Kalamazoo College, a J.D. magna cum laude from Notre Dame Law School, and an LL.M. with honors from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Gwenn Girard Lukas has been employed at Thomson Reuters since 2020, serving as a Senior Editor/Author in the Tax & Accounting division. In this role, she is responsible for creating and editing content related to tax regulations and accounting practices. Prior to her current position, she worked at Thomson Reuters as an Editor/Author in the same division from 2012 to 2020, where she contributed to the development of tax-related publications and resources.
Education and Expertise
Gwenn Girard Lukas holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Kalamazoo College, where she studied from 1988 to 1992. She furthered her education at Notre Dame Law School, earning a Juris Doctor degree magna cum laude from 1996 to 1999. Additionally, she obtained a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation with honors from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law in 2003. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in law and taxation.
Background
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Gwenn Girard Lukas gained experience in the legal field as a Tax Associate at Winston & Strawn LLP from 1999 to 2007 in Chicago, Illinois. She then worked as an Associate at Foley & Lardner LLP for one year, from 2008 to 2009. Her background in law and tax positions her as a knowledgeable professional in the field of tax and accounting.
Professional Experience
Gwenn Girard Lukas has extensive professional experience in tax law and accounting. Her career includes significant roles at prominent law firms, where she focused on tax-related matters. Her tenure at Winston & Strawn LLP and Foley & Lardner LLP provided her with practical insights into tax law, which she now applies in her editorial work at Thomson Reuters.