Kate White
About Kate White
Kate White is a Client Manager for Small Law Firms at Thomson Reuters, where she has worked for over 35 years. She specializes in providing tailored Westlaw and Legal Solutions training, and has a diverse background in law and client management.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Currently, Kate White serves as a Client Manager for Small Law Firms at Thomson Reuters, a position she has held since 2007. In this role, she develops and implements monthly calling plans aimed at up-selling to existing clients. She collaborates with internal departments and field partners to maintain and increase revenue. Her responsibilities include providing tailored Westlaw training and Legal Solutions training to assess client needs. With over 35 years of experience at Thomson Reuters, she has built a comprehensive understanding of the legal technology market.
Previous Experience at Thomson Reuters
Kate White has held multiple positions at Thomson Reuters since 1989. She worked as a Reference Specialist Attorney from 1989 to 1994 and later transitioned to a Telephone Account Manager role from 1999 to 2005. Additionally, she served as an Inside Account Manager for Medium Law Firms from 2005 to 2006 and as a Westlaw Telephone Trainer from 1994 to 1996. Her varied roles have contributed to her extensive knowledge of Westlaw research and Legal Solutions products.
Education and Expertise
Kate White studied at Hamline University School of Law, where she earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from 1986 to 1987. She also attended the University of the District of Columbia - The David A. Clarke School of Law for one year from 1984 to 1985. Earlier, she obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences from the College of Saint Benedict. Additionally, she participated in a study abroad program at Collège International de Cannes in France. Her educational background supports her expertise in legal solutions and client management.
Early Career Background
Kate White began her career as a Case Worker at Ramsey County Community Corrections from 1975 to 1977. She then worked at Ceridian as an Associate Buyer from 1977 to 1981. Following this, she served as a Staff Resident Counselor and Summer Events Assistant at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University from 1981 to 1984. Her early experiences provided a foundation for her later roles in the legal field.
Internship and Legal Clerk Experience
In 1984, Kate White completed a three-month internship as a Summer Law Intern at Murnane Conlin White Brandt PA in Saint Paul, Minnesota. She later worked as a Law Clerk at the same firm from 1985 to 1989. These positions allowed her to gain practical experience in the legal profession, which contributed to her development as a legal expert.