Kumari Nelson
About Kumari Nelson
Kumari Nelson serves as the Manager of Editorial Operations at Practical Law, a position she has held at Thomson Reuters since 2015. With a background in law and editorial roles, she has accumulated extensive experience in legal publishing and editorial management.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Kumari Nelson has been employed at Thomson Reuters since 2011, holding various editorial roles. Currently, she serves as the Manager of Editorial Operations for Practical Law in Toronto, Ontario, a position she has held since 2015. Prior to this role, she worked as an Associate Editor focusing on Labor and Employment, Employee Benefits, and Executive Compensation from 2011 to 2013. She then progressed to Senior Associate Editor for Practical Law in 2014 and served as Lead Associate Editor from 2013 to 2014, both positions based in New York.
Education and Expertise
Kumari Nelson earned her Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Michigan Law School, completing her studies from 2003 to 2005. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Carleton College, where she studied since 2002. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in legal editorial operations.
Background
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Kumari Nelson worked as a Litigation Associate at White & Case LLP in New York from 2006 to 2008. This experience in litigation contributed to her understanding of legal issues, which she later applied in her editorial roles at Thomson Reuters.
Career Progression
Kumari Nelson's career at Thomson Reuters reflects a steady progression through various editorial positions. She began as an Associate Editor and advanced to Senior Associate Editor and Lead Associate Editor before becoming the Manager of Editorial Operations. This trajectory highlights her growth and increasing responsibilities within the organization.