Sophie Mc Guinness
About Sophie Mc Guinness
Sophie Mc Guinness serves as the Senior Editor for Practical Law Employment at Thomson Reuters, a position she has held since 2009. She has a background in English and American Literature and legal practice, with previous experience as a Partner at Bolt Burdon.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Sophie Mc Guinness has been employed at Thomson Reuters since 2009, where she holds the position of Senior Editor for Practical Law Employment. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the development and maintenance of legal resources related to employment law. Her tenure at Thomson Reuters spans over 15 years, during which she has contributed to the enhancement of legal practice materials and resources for legal professionals in the United Kingdom.
Education and Expertise
Sophie Mc Guinness has a solid educational background in law and literature. She studied at Robertsbridge Community College before pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in English and American Literature at the University of Kent at Canterbury. She furthered her legal education at the Oxford Institute of Legal Practice, where she achieved her Legal Practice Course (LPC). This combination of studies provides her with a unique perspective in her editorial role, blending legal knowledge with strong communication skills.
Background
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Sophie Mc Guinness worked at Bolt Burdon as a Partner from 2005 to 2009. During her four years at Bolt Burdon, she gained practical experience in the legal field, focusing on employment law. This experience laid a foundation for her current role, where she applies her insights and expertise to create valuable legal resources.
Professional Experience
Sophie Mc Guinness has accumulated extensive professional experience in the legal sector, particularly in employment law. Her role as a Partner at Bolt Burdon allowed her to engage directly with legal practice, which she has since transitioned into an editorial capacity at Thomson Reuters. Her ongoing contributions to Practical Law Employment reflect her commitment to providing accurate and relevant legal information to practitioners.