Jessica Byrne
About Jessica Byrne
Jessica Byrne is a Legal Editor at Thomson Reuters, specializing in the Public Sector. She holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Sussex and has experience in various legal roles, including as a Solicitor and Adjudicator.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Jessica Byrne serves as a Legal Editor for Practical Law Public Sector at Thomson Reuters. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the development and maintenance of legal resources tailored for public sector professionals. Her role involves analyzing legal developments and ensuring that the content meets the needs of practitioners in the field.
Education and Expertise
Jessica Byrne studied at the University of Sussex from 2011 to 2014, where she earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with a 2:1 classification. She furthered her legal education at the University of Law, completing the Legal Practice Course (LPC) with commendation from 2014 to 2015. This educational background equips her with a solid foundation in legal principles and practices.
Previous Legal Experience
Prior to her current role, Jessica Byrne gained diverse legal experience. She worked as an Adjudicator at the Housing Ombudsman from 2020 to 2021, where she handled disputes and provided resolutions. Additionally, she served as a Solicitor at Ashtons Legal from 2017 to 2018, focusing on legal matters in Cambridge. Earlier in her career, she completed a Vacation Scheme at Tees Law in 2013 and gained work experience at Backhouse Solicitors Ltd, specializing in Employment Law and Debt Recovery.
Coaching Role
In addition to her legal career, Jessica Byrne has been involved in coaching since 2021. She serves as a Resilience & Wellbeing Coach at Ollie and his Super Powers, where she applies her skills as an NLP Practitioner. This role emphasizes her commitment to promoting mental health and resilience among individuals.