Scott Kaiser
About Scott Kaiser
Scott Kaiser is a Senior Legal Editor specializing in Banking and Financial Services Litigation at Thomson Reuters, where he has worked since 2017 in Toronto, Ontario. He holds a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Harvard Law School and has extensive experience in legal editing and resource development for the legal industry.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Scott Kaiser has been serving as the Senior Legal Editor for Banking and Financial Services Litigation at Thomson Reuters since 2017. Based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, he has contributed to Practical Law by drafting and editing substantive legal resources. His role involves collaboration with external attorneys to enhance and refine contributed legal materials, ensuring they meet the needs of law firms and in-house legal departments.
Education and Expertise
Scott Kaiser earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Harvard Law School, where he studied from 2001 to 2004. Prior to this, he completed his Bachelor of Arts at Duke University, focusing on Public Policy, English, and Political Science from 1997 to 2001. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in legal editing and banking and financial services litigation.
Background
Scott Kaiser has a diverse professional background in the legal field. He began his career as a Legal Assistant Clerk at Baker Botts in 1999 and later worked as a Law Clerk at the United States Attorney's Office in 2002. He also served as an extern in the Law Department of The Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development in 2003. Before joining Thomson Reuters, he was Of Counsel at Gerard Fox Law and spent 12 years as an Associate at Bryan Cave.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Scott Kaiser has been involved in creating essential legal resources for the industry. His work includes drafting practice notes, model forms with drafting notes, and checklists that serve as valuable tools for legal professionals. His contributions to Practical Law have enhanced the quality and accessibility of legal information for practitioners.