Lara Colgan
About Lara Colgan
Lara Colgan is a Commissioning Editor at Thomson Reuters, specializing in employment law. With a background as a solicitor and extensive experience in writing and editing, she produces accessible content for legal professionals.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Lara Colgan has served as a Commissioning Editor at Thomson Reuters since 2016. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the commissioning of content related to employment law. Her work includes collaborating with authors and ensuring that the articles meet the needs of practitioners and commercial professionals. Colgan's contributions have helped enhance the quality of legal resources available to users.
Education and Expertise
Lara Colgan holds a Master's Degree in Employment Law (LLM) from Staffordshire University and an LLB (Hons) in Law from the University of Essex. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in legal principles, particularly in employment law. Colgan's expertise covers various topics, including stress at work, unfair dismissal, and TUPE, which she addresses in her writing and editing work.
Background
Before her role at Thomson Reuters, Lara Colgan worked as a solicitor specializing in employment law for nearly seven years. She transitioned to a non-practicing solicitor role and became a self-employed writer in 2012. This shift allowed her to focus on employment law writing and editing, dedicating one day a week to this pursuit while continuing her work in legal publishing.
Achievements in Legal Writing
Lara Colgan has commissioned articles for Westlaw UK Insight, which are accessed by approximately 70,000 users, including legal practitioners and commercial professionals. Her writing is characterized by a practical, jargon-free style, making complex legal concepts accessible to a broader audience. Colgan also offers services in checking, indexing, linking, and proofreading content, contributing to the overall quality of legal publications.