Karen Butler
About Karen Butler
Karen Butler is a Sales Specialist at Thomson Reuters, focusing on HighQ software solutions for law firms. With extensive experience in legal project management and technology alignment, she has held various roles in sales and operations across multiple organizations in the UK.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Karen Butler currently serves as a Sales Specialist for Software (HighQ) at Thomson Reuters. She has held this position since 2020, working in London, England. In this role, she focuses on empowering law firms to enhance their efficiency, agility, and competitiveness through the implementation of HighQ software. Her responsibilities include delivering solutions that improve client engagement and streamlining legal service delivery and operations.
Previous Experience in Legal Software Sales
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Karen Butler accumulated significant experience in the legal software industry. She worked at Eclipse Legal Systems in various roles, including Sales Consultant from 2011 to 2016 and Senior Sales Consultant (Software) from 2016 to 2018. Her tenure at Eclipse Legal Systems spanned a total of seven years, during which she specialized in aligning technology with business strategy for law firms.
Background in Telecommunications and Operations Management
Karen Butler began her career in telecommunications, working at Yorkshire Telecommunications Ltd as Operations & Marketing Manager from 2008 to 2010. She then transitioned to the role of Account Manager at Logical Telecom from 2006 to 2008. These positions provided her with foundational skills in operations and marketing, which she later applied to her roles in the legal software sector.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Karen Butler studied at The University of Huddersfield, where she earned a BA (HONS) degree from 2003 to 2006. Additionally, she completed her secondary education at St John Fisher RC High School from 1996 to 2001. Her educational background has equipped her with the knowledge necessary to navigate the complexities of legal project management and compliance management.
Expertise in Legal Technology Solutions
Karen Butler specializes in delivering technology solutions that enhance client engagement for law firms. She has extensive experience in legal project management, transaction management, and compliance management, particularly using HighQ's platform. Her focus on digital transformation and innovation has positioned her as a knowledgeable resource for law firms seeking to improve their operational efficiencies.