Nicole Lutes Fuentes
About Nicole Lutes Fuentes
Nicole Lutes Fuentes serves as a Senior AI Product Innovation Attorney at Thomson Reuters, a position she has held since 2023. With a background in law and mental health research, she has extensive experience in various roles at Casetext and Cooley LLP, and is fluent in Spanish.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Nicole Lutes Fuentes has been serving as a Senior AI Product Innovation Attorney at Thomson Reuters since 2023. In this role, she focuses on integrating artificial intelligence into legal products and services. Her position is remote, allowing her to collaborate with teams across various locations while contributing to the development of innovative legal technology solutions.
Previous Experience at Casetext
Prior to her current role, Nicole worked at Casetext in various capacities from 2015 to 2023. She held positions such as Attorney, Head of Community, Director of Legal Content & Partnerships, and Head of User Research. Her tenure at Casetext spanned nearly eight years, during which she contributed to the growth and development of legal technology and community engagement initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Nicole Lutes Fuentes earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Psychology from the University of Michigan. She furthered her education by obtaining a Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Berkeley - School of Law. Her academic background provides her with a solid foundation in both legal and psychological principles, enhancing her expertise in the legal field.
Background in Mental Health Research
Before transitioning to a legal career, Nicole worked as a Research Associate at Northwestern University on a study funded by the National Institutes of Mental Health (NIMH) from 2003 to 2005. This experience in mental health research informs her approach to legal practice, particularly in her efforts to incorporate mindfulness into the legal profession.
Language Proficiency and International Experience
Nicole is fluent in Spanish and has lived and worked in both South America and Spain. Her language skills and international experience enhance her ability to engage with diverse communities and clients, broadening her perspective in the legal field.