Matthew Surprenant
About Matthew Surprenant
Matthew Surprenant serves as the Manager of Product Management at Thomson Reuters, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in product development and legal research, having previously held various roles at Thomson Reuters and the State of Wisconsin.
Current Role in Product Management
Matthew Surprenant serves as the Manager of Product Management at Thomson Reuters, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he oversees product development initiatives and manages a team focused on integrating legal research expertise into product offerings. His leadership in this capacity emphasizes the importance of collaboration and innovation within the legal technology sector.
Previous Experience at Thomson Reuters
Matthew Surprenant has extensive experience at Thomson Reuters, where he worked in various roles from 2011 to 2017. He began as a Reference Attorney Consultant, then transitioned to a Legal Analyst from 2012 to 2015. He later served as a Product Developer and Sr. Product Developer, where he coordinated cross-functional teams using agile methodologies to deliver complex features in Westlaw. His contributions included developing custom search features that enhanced search result relevancy.
Educational Background
Matthew Surprenant earned his Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of Wisconsin Law School, completing his studies from 2003 to 2006. Prior to this, he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he studied from 2000 to 2003. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in legal technology and product development.
Legal and Technical Expertise
Matthew Surprenant has developed significant expertise in legal technology, particularly in enhancing search functionalities within legal research platforms. He designed and implemented the first legal research question answering system in Westlaw, which achieved a 25% click-through rate. His work often involves applying natural language processing techniques to improve search result relevancy.
Experience with State Elections Board
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Matthew Surprenant worked as a State Elections Board Specialist for the State of Wisconsin from 2006 to 2007. This role provided him with insights into the intersection of law and public policy, further enriching his professional experience.