Jake Heller
About Jake Heller
Jake Heller serves as the Head of Product and CoCounsel at Thomson Reuters, having previously held the position of CEO at Casetext for a decade. He co-founded Casetext, a legal AI company, and has a background in law and economics from Pitzer College and Stanford Law School.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Jake Heller serves as the Head of Product for CoCounsel at Thomson Reuters. He has held this position since 2023, contributing to the development and enhancement of legal technology solutions. His role focuses on product strategy and innovation within the organization, leveraging his extensive background in legal technology.
Previous Experience at Casetext
Prior to joining Thomson Reuters, Jake Heller was the CEO and co-founder of Casetext, a legal AI company, from 2013 to 2023. Under his leadership, Casetext developed unique AI-powered technology designed to assist lawyers in their practice. Heller played a key role in building a skilled team that contributed to the company's success in the legal technology sector.
Education and Expertise
Jake Heller earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Politics from Pitzer College, where he studied from 2003 to 2007. He furthered his education at Stanford Law School, obtaining a Juris Doctor degree from 2007 to 2010. His academic background provides him with a strong foundation in both legal and economic principles.
Legal Career Background
Heller began his legal career as a Law Clerk at Public Citizen in 2008. He then served as a Law Clerk for the First Circuit Court of Appeals from 2010 to 2011. Following these roles, he worked as an Associate at Ropes & Gray LLP from 2011 to 2013. These experiences contributed to his understanding of the legal landscape and informed his later work in legal technology.