Kendall Collins Smith
About Kendall Collins Smith
Kendall Collins Smith serves as the Business Development Manager for Court Management Solutions at Thomson Reuters, where he focuses on enhancing court efficiency through integrated systems. He has extensive experience in the legal technology sector, having previously held leadership roles at various companies over a span of nearly three decades.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Kendall Collins Smith serves as the Business Development Manager for Court Management Solutions at Thomson Reuters. Since joining the company in 2015, Smith has focused on enhancing court efficiency through integrated solutions that include e-filing, case management, and public access systems. Smith has played a significant role in promoting Thomson Reuters' Global Coronavirus Toolkit, which provides free legal resources and practice notes for court staff. Additionally, Smith has contributed to the development of resources that assist courts in conducting virtual hearings, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Education and Expertise
Kendall Collins Smith has a diverse educational background. Smith studied at The University of Texas at Austin, where a Bachelor of Arts in English was achieved from 1988 to 1992. Furthering education, Smith attended Babson College, focusing on Leadership Strategies. Additionally, Smith studied at Harvard Business School, where Strategic Negotiations was completed. This combination of education has equipped Smith with skills relevant to business development and court management.
Background
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Kendall Collins Smith held various positions that contributed to extensive experience in business development and strategic planning. From 1995 to 2013, Smith worked at File & ServeXpress, LexisNexis File & Serve, CourtLink eFile, JusticeLink, and LAWPlus as Sr. Director of Strategic Planning, Business Development & Training. Prior to that role, Smith served as Regional Sales Manager at Daegis Inc. in Texas for one year, from 2014 to 2015.
Achievements
Throughout the career of Kendall Collins Smith, there has been a focus on modernizing court systems. Smith has been involved in initiatives to implement virtual hearings and e-filing solutions, which aim to save time and resources for courts. Smith's contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic included developing resources to facilitate virtual hearings, demonstrating a commitment to advancing court technology and efficiency.