Kumari Nelson
About Kumari Nelson
Kumari Nelson serves as the Director of Modernization & Content Management at Thomson Reuters, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in editorial operations and legal practice, she leads initiatives in process improvements and tool development within the Practical Law division.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Kumari Nelson has been with Thomson Reuters since 2011, holding various positions over the years. Currently, she serves as the Director of Modernization & Content Management for Practical Law, a role she has occupied since 2021. In this capacity, she leads a global team focused on implementing process improvements using Lean methodologies and manages vendor and temporary workforce aspects as part of strategic planning. Prior to her current role, she worked as Manager of Editorial Operations/Content Management from 2015 to 2021 and as Associate Editor for Labor & Employment and Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation from 2011 to 2013.
Education and Expertise
Kumari Nelson holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Carleton College. She furthered her education at the University of Michigan Law School, where she earned her Juris Doctor degree from 2003 to 2005. Her educational background supports her expertise in legal content management and editorial operations. She utilizes an Agile framework to collaborate with offshore tool development teams, enhancing her proficiency in managing editorial tools and technology.
Background
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Kumari Nelson worked as a Litigation Associate at White & Case from 2006 to 2008. This experience provided her with a solid foundation in legal practice, which she later applied in her editorial roles. Throughout her career at Thomson Reuters, she has progressed through various editorial positions, including Lead Associate Editor and Senior Associate Editor, contributing to her comprehensive understanding of legal content.
Achievements
Kumari Nelson has played a significant role in the modernization of editorial processes at Thomson Reuters. She drives the development of editorial tools and technology in collaboration with Product Management and Technology teams. Her leadership in implementing process improvements using Lean methodologies has contributed to the efficiency of editorial production processes, aligning with the company's comprehensive modernization program.