Travis Denneson
About Travis Denneson
Travis Denneson is a Senior Product Manager at Thomson Reuters, specializing in Westlaw Product Management. He holds a Doctor of Law from William Mitchell College of Law and has extensive experience in legal product development and customer research.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Travis Denneson serves as the Senior Product Manager for Westlaw Product Management at Thomson Reuters. He has held this position since 2016, contributing to the development and enhancement of legal research tools. Denneson focuses on integrating innovative features into Westlaw, ensuring the product meets the evolving needs of legal professionals. His role involves collaboration with various teams to drive product strategy and execution.
Previous Experience at Thomson Reuters
Denneson has extensive experience at Thomson Reuters, having worked in various roles since 2004. He began as a Reference Attorney II in Legal Customer Service & Support, then transitioned to Senior Database Specialist in Legal Editorial Operations from 2006 to 2010. He later became a Senior Legal Product Specialist, where he contributed to legal editorial operations until 2016. His tenure at Thomson Reuters spans over a decade, providing him with deep insights into legal product management.
Education and Expertise
Travis Denneson holds a Doctor of Law (JD) degree from William Mitchell College of Law. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Philosophy from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in legal principles and critical thinking, which he applies in his current role in product management.
Innovative Contributions to Legal Technology
Denneson spearheaded the development and release of an AI voice recognition feature for Westlaw's iPad and iPhone applications in collaboration with IBM Watson. This initiative reflects his commitment to leveraging technology to enhance legal research capabilities. He also engages in design sprints and Dojos with User Experience partners to improve product design and functionality.
Leadership in Product Development
In his current position, Denneson leads customer research sessions and focus groups to identify pain points in legal research. He collaborates with cross-functional Agile teams to drive innovation and efficiency in product development. Additionally, he trains and manages multiple teams of contractors focused on R&D AI algorithm development projects, further demonstrating his leadership in advancing legal technology.