Michael Bunting
About Michael Bunting
Michael Bunting is a Law Firm Client Manager in the Mid Law Division at Thomson Reuters, specializing in legal research training and Westlaw growth. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Communication from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Juris Doctor from The John Marshall Law School.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Michael Bunting has held multiple positions at Thomson Reuters, demonstrating a progressive career trajectory. He began as an Account Representative in 2003, transitioning to various roles including Academic Account Manager from 2004 to 2013, and Client Manager for the Small Law Division from 2017 to 2020. He served as a Law Firm Account Executive in the Mid Law Division from 2020 to 2022. Currently, he is the Law Firm Client Manager in the Mid Law Division, a position he has held since 2022 in New York City. His roles have involved extensive client interaction and the promotion of Westlaw usage among law firms.
Education and Expertise
Michael Bunting earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Communication from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He furthered his education by obtaining a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from The John Marshall Law School. His educational background supports his expertise in legal research and client management within the legal industry. He specializes in designing and leading legal research training programs tailored to law firms' specific needs.
Background
Before his current role, Michael Bunting accumulated significant experience in the legal and business sectors. His tenure at Thomson Reuters spanned nearly two decades, during which he developed a deep understanding of legal research tools and client relationship management. Additionally, he worked briefly at Law Bulletin Media as an Account Executive, further enhancing his skills in client engagement and sales.
Achievements
Throughout his career at Thomson Reuters, Michael Bunting has consistently exceeded both personal and company-set goals. His performance has earned him several awards and the respect of his peers. He is recognized for his ability to establish trusted advisor relationships with high-revenue law firms, focusing on providing beneficial business reviews and fostering frequent interactions.