John Perry
About John Perry
John Perry serves as a Government Account Executive at Thomson Reuters, where he has worked since 2018. With over 17 years of experience in client management and legal services, he specializes in supporting state and local government entities in Kentucky, Tennessee, and southwestern Ohio.
Work at Thomson Reuters
John Perry has been employed at Thomson Reuters since 2018, currently holding the position of Government Account Executive in the Lexington, Kentucky area. In this role, he coordinates and leads team efforts to address clients' full-service legal research and government services needs. Prior to this position, he worked as a Client Manager from 2000 to 2017 in the Charleston, West Virginia area, where he gained extensive experience in client relations. His career at Thomson Reuters began with a brief role as an Account Representative in 2000 in the Washington D.C. Metro Area.
Education and Expertise
John Perry earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government from Morehead State University, where he studied from 1993 to 1997. He furthered his education at The University of Texas at Austin, obtaining a Doctor of Law (JD) degree from 1997 to 2000. His academic background provides him with a solid foundation in legal principles, which he applies in his current role. He specializes in serving state and local government entities in Tennessee, Kentucky, and southwestern Ohio.
Background
Before entering the legal and government services sector, John Perry served in the US Navy as Personnel from 1989 to 1993, with assignments in Italy and Norfolk, Virginia. This experience contributed to his skills in coordination and team leadership. His transition to the private sector began with his role at Thomson Reuters, where he has accumulated over 20 years of experience in various capacities.
Achievements
Throughout his career, John Perry has developed a unique perspective on advising government customers on legal tasks, leveraging his 17 years of experience working with law firms. He focuses on creating and customizing strategic solutions tailored to specific client needs. Additionally, he actively monitors news and social media to stay informed about changes in government and the legal industry, sharing relevant insights with clients to enhance their understanding and decision-making.