Wentao Yuan
About Wentao Yuan
Wentao Yuan is a Senior Legal Editor at Thomson Reuters, based in Seattle, Washington. He has an extensive educational background, including degrees from Peking University, Yale University, and New York University School of Law.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Wentao Yuan has been employed at Thomson Reuters as a Senior Legal Editor since 2021. In this role, he contributes to the development and editing of legal content, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards. His position is based in Seattle, Washington, where he utilizes his extensive legal background to enhance the company's offerings.
Education and Expertise
Wentao Yuan holds a Doctor of Law (JD) degree from New York University School of Law, which he completed from 2010 to 2013. He also studied at Yale University for seven years, from 2000 to 2007. Earlier, he attended Peking University from 1996 to 2000. This educational background provides him with a strong foundation in legal principles and practices.
Background
Wentao Yuan has a diverse professional background in the legal field. Before joining Thomson Reuters, he worked as an Associate at Stoel Rives LLP for four months in 2021. He also spent five years at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates from 2013 to 2018 and two years at Cooley LLP from 2019 to 2021. His experience spans various aspects of legal practice.
Previous Legal Positions
Prior to his current role, Wentao Yuan held positions at several prestigious law firms. He worked as an Associate at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates from 2013 to 2018, followed by a position at Cooley LLP from 2019 to 2021. His work at these firms involved various legal responsibilities, contributing to his expertise in the field.