Ranajit Dam
About Ranajit Dam
Ranajit Dam serves as the Managing Editor for the Legal Media Group, where he focuses on editorial agendas and content commissioning for legal publications. With a background in law and journalism, he has significantly contributed to the development of essential resources for legal professionals in Asia.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Ranajit Dam has served as the Managing Editor of the Legal Media Group at Thomson Reuters since 2011. In this role, he focuses on setting editorial agendas and commissioning content specifically for legal industry publications. His leadership has contributed to the development of essential resources for legal professionals in Asia, enhancing the group's reputation within the industry.
Education and Expertise
Ranajit Dam studied at the Department of Technology at Savitribai Phule Pune University, where he earned a Bachelor of Law from 1997 to 2002. He furthered his education at Columbia University in the City of New York, obtaining a Master of Science in Journalism from 2003 to 2004. His academic background supports his expertise in legal journalism and editorial management.
Background
Prior to his current position, Ranajit Dam gained diverse experience in the field of journalism and law. He worked as an Independent Counsel at the High Court in Calcutta for ten months and as a Writer at Red Herring in the United States for one year. His international experience includes roles as Senior Editor at Huawei Technologies in China and Managing Editor at Jy International Cultural Communications.
Achievements
Ranajit Dam is recognized for his innovative thinking and commitment to high editorial standards. He has been instrumental in making the Legal Media Group's publications indispensable for legal professionals in Asia. Additionally, he enjoys training and mentoring junior staff, contributing to their professional development in journalism.
International Editorial Management Experience
Ranajit Dam has extensive experience managing editorial teams across multiple countries, including Singapore, Hong Kong, Beijing, Manila, and India. This international perspective enhances his ability to address diverse legal topics and cater to a global audience in the legal industry.