Umbereen Ghazi
About Umbereen Ghazi
Umbereen Ghazi serves as the International Commissioning Editor at Practical Law Company, where she focuses on enhancing Commercial and Corporate content. With a background in law and extensive experience in legal publishing, she has worked at various organizations, including LexisNexis and Merrill Corporation.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Umbereen Ghazi has been serving as the International Commissioning Editor for Practical Law Company at Thomson Reuters since 2016. In this role, she guides legal experts globally through the publication process, ensuring the timely delivery of content. Her responsibilities include streamlining workflows and making recommendations for process improvements. Ghazi focuses on building and enhancing Commercial and Corporate content for Practical Law Global, contributing to the overall quality and relevance of the legal resources provided by Thomson Reuters.
Previous Experience at LexisNexis
Before her current position, Umbereen Ghazi worked at LexisNexis as a Content Developer, specifically as an Online and Print Commissioning Editor from 2014 to 2016. During her two years at Lexis House, she was involved in the development and commissioning of legal content, enhancing the offerings available to legal professionals. This experience provided her with a solid foundation in legal publishing and content management.
Background in Legal Publishing
Umbereen Ghazi has a diverse background in legal publishing, having held various roles prior to her tenure at Thomson Reuters. She worked at Merrill Corporation - Legal Solutions as the Online Publishing Lead for Casetrack from 2010 to 2011 and as a Crown Courts Transcript Publisher in 2011. Additionally, she served as a Court Clerk at WNT Legal for 11 months in 2010 and as an Information Administrator at Harrow Council from 2007 to 2009. These positions contributed to her expertise in legal content development and publishing.
Education and Expertise
Umbereen Ghazi studied at the University of Hertfordshire, where she earned a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from 2006 to 2009. Her academic background in law provides her with a strong understanding of legal principles, which she applies in her current role in legal publishing. This educational foundation supports her ability to conceptualize and formulate reports that inform senior stakeholders and update project plans.