Mark Scott
About Mark Scott
Mark Scott is a Product Manager at Thomson Reuters, specializing in Westlaw Ireland and International since 2016. He has a background in law and information studies, with previous roles at Thomson Reuters and Sweet & Maxwell.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Mark Scott has been employed at Thomson Reuters since 2011. He currently serves as the Product Manager for Westlaw Ireland and International, a position he has held since 2016. In this role, he oversees product development and strategy for Westlaw services in Ireland and international markets. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Senior Product Specialist for Westlaw from 2011 to 2015, where he contributed to the enhancement of legal research tools.
Education and Expertise
Mark Scott studied at The University of Edinburgh, where he earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from 1991 to 1995. He furthered his education at The Robert Gordon University, completing a Diploma in Information Studies (Dip ILS) from 1996 to 1997. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in both legal principles and information management, which is essential for his roles in product management within the legal technology sector.
Background
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Mark Scott worked at Sweet & Maxwell as a Taxonomy Manager from 2007 to 2011. In this role, he was responsible for developing and managing taxonomies to enhance information retrieval and organization. His experience in taxonomy management contributed to his expertise in product development and user experience in legal research tools.
Career Progression
Mark Scott's career in the legal technology field began with his role at Sweet & Maxwell, where he worked for four years as a Taxonomy Manager. He transitioned to Thomson Reuters in 2011 as a Senior Product Specialist, where he spent four years before advancing to his current position as Product Manager for Westlaw Ireland and International in 2016. His career reflects a consistent focus on product management and development within the legal sector.