Kate Auer
About Kate Auer
Kate Auer is a Commissioning Editor at Thomson Reuters, where she has worked since 2014. She has extensive experience in legal publishing, having previously held roles at Sweet & Maxwell and as a freelance publishing consultant.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Kate Auer has been employed at Thomson Reuters as a Commissioning Editor since 2014. In this role, she is responsible for researching and commissioning new authors for Westlaw UK Topics. Auer manages submissions from authors to ensure that the content meets quality and relevance standards. She plays a key role in maintaining and enhancing Westlaw UK Topics, which serves as an online legal encyclopaedia.
Previous Experience at Sweet & Maxwell
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Kate Auer worked at Sweet & Maxwell for a total of eight years, from 2001 to 2009. During her tenure, she held the positions of Publishing Manager, Senior Editor, and Editorial Manager. Her responsibilities included overseeing editorial processes and managing publishing projects, contributing to the development of legal publications.
Education and Expertise
Kate Auer studied at the University of Cambridge, where she earned a degree in Law from 1991 to 1994. She furthered her education at The College of Law, Guildford, completing the Legal Practice Course (LPC) from 1995 to 1996. Additionally, she obtained a Professional Postgraduate Diploma from the Chartered Institute of Marketing, studying from 2005 to 2006. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both legal and marketing principles.
Freelance Publishing Consultant Experience
From 2009 to 2014, Kate Auer worked as a freelance publishing consultant. In this capacity, she provided expertise to various clients in the publishing industry. Her experience as a consultant allowed her to apply her skills in editorial management and content development across different projects.