Liz Thomas
About Liz Thomas
Liz Thomas serves as the Director of Practical Law Environment at Thomson Reuters, a position she has held since 2020. With extensive experience in legal practice and knowledge management, she has worked in various roles across prominent law firms and has been with Thomson Reuters since 2007.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Liz Thomas has held multiple roles at Thomson Reuters since 2007. Currently, she serves as the Director of Practical Law Environment, a position she has held since 2020. Prior to this role, she was the Head of Practical Law Environment from 2017 to 2020. Additionally, she worked as a Senior Editor for Practical Law Environment for 17 years. Her extensive experience at Thomson Reuters highlights her expertise in environmental law and practical legal resources.
Education and Expertise
Liz Thomas studied Law at University College London, where she earned her LL.B from 1980 to 1984. Her foundational education in law has been complemented by her extensive professional experience in various legal roles. She also attended Olchfa School from 1973 to 1980, which contributed to her academic development prior to her legal studies.
Background
Liz Thomas began her legal career as an articled clerk and corporate assistant solicitor at Slaughter and May from 1986 to 1989. She then worked as a corporate and environmental law associate at Allen & Overy from 1989 to 1997. Following this, she served as a knowledge management lawyer and head of online services at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer from 1998 to 2007. This diverse background has provided her with a comprehensive understanding of legal practices in various sectors.
Professional Experience
Throughout her career, Liz Thomas has accumulated significant experience in environmental law and practical legal services. She worked at Thomson Reuters in various capacities, including her recent role as Director of Practical Law Environment. Her previous roles at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Allen & Overy further established her expertise in corporate and environmental law, contributing to her current position.