Kristin Delaney
About Kristin Delaney
Kristin Delaney serves as the Director of Product Management at Practical Law, where she focuses on innovation for legal and tax research software. With over a decade of experience in product management, she has held various roles at Thomson Reuters and law firms, advocating for customers and team members with empathy.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Kristin Delaney serves as the Director of Product Management for Practical Law at Thomson Reuters. She has held this position since 2021, operating from the New York City Metropolitan Area. In her role, she focuses on driving vision and innovation for research and workflow software products tailored for legal and tax professionals on a global scale. Delaney regularly leads cross-functional teams and is responsible for building strong product management teams.
Previous Experience at Thomson Reuters
Prior to her current role, Kristin Delaney worked at Thomson Reuters in various capacities. She served as the Manager of Product Management for Global Legal Workflow from 2015 to 2020, where she contributed for five years. Following this, she was a Senior Product Manager for Tax & Accounting Professionals from 2020 to 2021 for one year. Her tenure at Thomson Reuters has provided her with extensive experience in product management within the legal and tax sectors.
Legal Background and Early Career
Kristin Delaney began her career in the legal field as a Legal Assistant at Ladas & Parry from 2001 to 2002 and later at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP from 2002 to 2004. She transitioned to a more advanced role as an Associate at Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP from 2007 to 2010. This foundation in law has informed her approach to product management in the legal industry.
Education and Qualifications
Kristin Delaney earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Brooklyn Law School, where she studied from 2004 to 2007. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Psychological and Brain Sciences from Dartmouth College, studying from 1997 to 2001. Additionally, she holds a certification in Pragmatic Marketing (PMC-III), which complements her extensive experience in product management.
Advocacy and Leadership
In her professional roles, Kristin Delaney advocates for customers and team members with empathy and compassion. She emphasizes the importance of understanding user needs and fostering a collaborative environment. Her leadership style includes regularly leading cross-functional teams, which enhances innovation and efficiency in product development.