Sophie Capel
About Sophie Capel
Sophie Capel serves as the Senior Director of Practical Law at Thomson Reuters, a position she has held since 2020. With extensive experience in employment law and a background in both legal practice and professional support, she has worked in various roles at Thomson Reuters and other law firms over several decades.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Sophie Capel serves as Senior Director of Practical Law at Thomson Reuters. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the development and management of legal resources and tools for legal professionals. Her role involves overseeing the strategic direction of Practical Law, ensuring that it meets the needs of its users in the legal field.
Previous Experience at Thomson Reuters
Before her current role, Sophie Capel worked at Thomson Reuters for 14 years in various capacities. She was the Group Head of Practical Law from 2009 to 2020, where she led initiatives to enhance legal resources. Additionally, she served as Head of Practical Law Employment from 2004 to 2018, focusing on employment law resources and support.
Legal Career Background
Sophie Capel has extensive experience in the legal sector. She began her career at SNR Denton, working as a Trainee from 1988 to 1990 and then as an Employment Lawyer from 1990 to 1993. She later joined Ashurst, where she worked as an Employment Lawyer from 1993 to 1997 and as an Employment Professional Support Lawyer from 1997 to 2004.
Education and Academic Background
Sophie Capel studied at the University of Exeter from 1983 to 1986, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Maths and Philosophy. Prior to that, she attended Camden School for Girls from 1975 to 1982, completing her secondary education.