Miranda Patton
About Miranda Patton
Miranda Patton serves as the Senior Associate Editor for Trusts & Estates at Thomson Reuters, where she has worked since 2018. She possesses a strong background in both legal and scientific fields, holding degrees in Intellectual Property Law and Biochemistry.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Miranda Patton serves as the Senior Associate Editor for Trusts & Estates at Thomson Reuters since 2018. In this role, she focuses on legal content related to trusts and estates law, leveraging her expertise in the field. Her position involves editing legal documents and ensuring that the content meets the standards required for publication. She operates out of the Greater Boston Area, contributing to the company's reputation for providing reliable legal information.
Previous Experience in Legal and Medical Fields
Prior to her current role, Miranda Patton held various positions that enriched her legal and scientific knowledge. She worked as a Patent Legal Intern at Cook Medical from 2013 to 2014, where she gained insights into patent law. Additionally, she served as a Legal Extern for the IU Research and Technology Corporation at Indiana University Bloomington in 2014. Earlier in her career, she worked as a Medical Technologist at Quest Diagnostics and as a Research Technician III at the Veterans Medical Research Foundation.
Educational Background and Expertise
Miranda Patton has a strong educational foundation in both law and science. She earned her Doctor of Law (J.D.) in Intellectual Property Law from Indiana University Bloomington, completing her studies from 2012 to 2015. She also studied at Trinity College Dublin, where she achieved a J.D. in 2015. Her academic background includes a Master of Science in Biochemistry from Brandeis University, which she completed from 2006 to 2010. This combination of education equips her with a unique perspective in her current role.
Skills in Legal Document Editing and Scientific Techniques
Miranda Patton possesses advanced skills in legal document editing, which are essential for her role as a Senior Associate Editor. She also has technical expertise in complex scientific techniques, including mitochondrial isolation and enzyme kinetic assays. Her diverse skill set extends to public speaking and technical skills such as Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GCMS) and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC). These skills enhance her ability to manage projects and contribute to her field effectively.
Research and Project Management Experience
Miranda Patton has experience overseeing independent research projects, demonstrating her project management and leadership capabilities. Her background as a Research Assistant at Brandeis University from 2008 to 2010 involved conducting research and managing various scientific tasks. This experience has contributed to her analytical skills and ability to lead projects in both legal and scientific domains.