Sameena Safdar
About Sameena Safdar
Sameena Safdar is a Senior Client Executive with extensive experience in legal technology and digital media consulting. She is passionate about increasing access to justice and supporting women and BIPOC legal professionals.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Sameena Safdar has held multiple positions at Thomson Reuters over a span of 13 years. She began her career there as an Account Representative for Strategic Accounts from 2003 to 2005 in St. Louis, Missouri, and Washington, DC. She then served as Client Manager from 2005 to 2016, where she focused on managing client relationships. Following this role, she worked as a Strategic Account Executive from 2016 to 2018, further enhancing her expertise in client management. As of 2024, she has taken on the role of Senior Client Executive, continuing her work in Washington, DC.
Education and Expertise
Sameena Safdar holds a double Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Liberal Studies from Maryville University. She furthered her education by obtaining a Juris Doctor degree from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, where she studied from 1996 to 1999. Her academic background supports her extensive career in legal technology and consulting, where she has developed expertise in areas such as diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), personal branding, networking, and innovation.
Background
Sameena Safdar has a diverse professional background that spans over two decades in the legal technology sector. She has worked in various roles that include business development, account management, and digital content direction. Her career includes significant positions at Paladin, PBC, LawGeex, and MD Communications. In addition to her corporate roles, she has started her own digital media consulting business and is actively involved in initiatives that support women and BIPOC legal professionals.
Achievements
Sameena Safdar has made notable contributions to the legal community through her roles and initiatives. She co-chairs the Women's Bar Association of DC and serves on the advisory boards for the Justice Technology Association and the Blue and Black Partnership. Her commitment to increasing access to justice is evident in her consulting, writing, and speaking engagements on topics related to DEI and well-being. Additionally, she has been involved with She Breaks the Law as Lead US Lawbreaker since 2020.
Consulting and Speaking Engagements
Sameena Safdar consults, writes, and speaks on various topics including diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), personal branding, networking, well-being, and innovation. Her insights are informed by her extensive experience in the legal technology industry and her passion for supporting underrepresented groups within the legal profession. She actively engages in discussions and initiatives that aim to promote access to justice and empower women and BIPOC legal professionals.