Kenneth R. Thompson II Senior Vice President & Global Chief Legal Officer LexisNexis Group
As LexisNexis Global Chief Legal Officer, Kenneth Thompson has transformed the Legal Department into a global legal services organization, trusted by leadership and deeply embedded in the company's day-to-day operations. The Global Legal Department emphasizes the big picture – including a business perspective, the establishment of a corporate pro bono program, professional leadership and commitment to the rule of law. The big picture approach has enabled the company's lawyers to operate strategically both within and outside the LexisNexis organization – yet, free to challenge and ask the right questions.
In 2001, Kenneth Thompson joined LexisNexis as a partner from a Cincinnati law firm. He has served as LexisNexis Group Chief Legal Officer since 2005. In his role as Global CLO, Ken continues to focus on his core areas of expertise: intellectual property, acquisitions and divestiture, anti-trust, corporate social responsibility and Internet security issues. As a member of the LexisNexis Group Management Committee, Ken leads and advises at the highest levels of the company. He also remains the principal legal advisor to the LexisNexis Global Chief Executive Officer.
Kenneth Thompson has a B.A. degree from Capital University and a JD from the University of Cincinnati College of Law. His broad expertise makes him an authoritative and highly engaging public speaker on a range of issues: intellectual property, acquisitions and divestitures, anti-trust, corporate social responsibility and Internet security. Ken is also active in the IBA, the ABA, ACC and other professional organizations. Ken is also a member of the Advisory Board for Corporate Pro Bono.
