Michael Ray
About Michael Ray
Michael Ray is a Senior Account Executive at Thomson Reuters, specializing in Global Large Law Firms. With extensive experience in legal technology and account management, he helps law firms leverage technology to address business challenges.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Michael Ray currently serves as a Senior Account Executive for Global Large Law Firms at Thomson Reuters. He has been in this position since 2023, working from Chicago, Illinois. In this role, he collaborates with global law firms to leverage content-enabled technology to address various business challenges. His focus is on helping these firms embrace legal technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness in their operations.
Previous Experience at Thomson Reuters
Michael Ray has held multiple positions at Thomson Reuters. He worked as a Corporate Account Executive from 2021 to 2022 and as a Practical Law Product Specialist for Global Large Law Firms from 2019 to 2021. In these roles, he gained valuable insights into the legal market and developed a strong understanding of the needs of large law firms. His experience at Thomson Reuters has contributed to his expertise in legal technology solutions.
Legal Background and Education
Michael Ray studied at Cooley Law School, where he earned his Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree from 2004 to 2007. Prior to that, he attended DePaul University, achieving a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science and Government from 2000 to 2004. His legal education provides him with a solid foundation for understanding the complexities of the legal industry.
Experience in Legal Practice
Before transitioning into technology and account management roles, Michael Ray practiced law as an Associate Attorney at Goldstein Bender & Romanoff from 2008 to 2010 and at Anesi, Ozmon, Rodin, Novak, & Kohen from 2010 to 2012. His legal practice experience contributes to his unique perspective on the challenges faced by law firms and informs his approach to providing technology solutions.
Focus on Legal Technology Solutions
Michael Ray aims to assist law firms in mitigating risk, reducing human error, and increasing realization rates through the implementation of technology. He focuses on streamlining legal project management and providing data-driven insights to enhance operational efficiency. His work emphasizes the importance of integrating technology into legal practices to address contemporary business challenges.