William Josten, Esq., Alrap
About William Josten, Esq., Alrap
William Josten, Esq. serves as the Senior Manager of Enterprise Legal Thought Leadership for the Thomson Reuters Institute, where he focuses on developing thought leadership content for the legal market. With extensive experience in legal analytics and law clerk positions, he has contributed significantly to various legal reports and serves as an adjunct professor at the University of St. Thomas.
Work at Thomson Reuters
William Josten serves as the Senior Manager of Enterprise Legal Thought Leadership for the Thomson Reuters Institute since 2022. In this role, he focuses on developing thought leadership content aimed at enhancing profitable business practices within the legal market. Prior to this position, he worked as a Strategic Content Manager in the Strategy and Performance division of the Legal Executive Institute from 2017 to 2022. He also held the position of Manager of Legal Market Analytics for a brief period in 2017. His contributions to Thomson Reuters include being the principal author of the inaugural Alternative Legal Service Providers Report in 2017 and participating in various studies such as the LEI Dynamic Law Firms Study and Legal Pricing Insights reports.
Education and Expertise
William Josten earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of St. Thomas School of Law, where he studied from 2003 to 2006. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science from the University of St. Thomas, completed from 1999 to 2003. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in legal thought leadership and analytics. In addition to his roles at Thomson Reuters, he has been an Adjunct Professor at the University of St. Thomas since 2009, where he shares his knowledge and experience with students.
Background
William Josten has a diverse professional background in the legal field. He began his career as a Law Clerk for the State of Minnesota, where he worked from 2006 to 2007. He then served as a Judicial Law Clerk from 2007 to 2008 and later as a Court of Appeals Law Clerk from 2008 to 2009. His previous law firm practice experience includes areas such as criminal defense, civil rights, administrative licensing, and general civil litigation. This varied experience informs his current work in legal thought leadership.
Achievements
William Josten has made significant contributions to the legal industry through his work at Thomson Reuters. He is recognized as the principal author of the inaugural Alternative Legal Service Providers Report, published in 2017. His involvement in the LEI Dynamic Law Firms Study and Legal Pricing Insights reports further showcases his commitment to advancing knowledge in the legal market. His focus on creating impactful thought leadership content has positioned him as a key figure in driving profitable business practices within the legal sector.