Gregory Bell

Legal Publishing and Author Relations Professional, Social Media Evangelist

Rochester, New York Area

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Gregory Bell’s Summary

Broad understanding of author relations, publishing processes, and development and marketing of print titles and online products. Currently handles authored treatises and practice guides on litigation subjects and is also a member of a team managing content development and taxonomies on Westlaw Business for legal publisher West, part of information solutions provider Thomson Reuters. Previously practiced law representing institutions of higher education, local and state governmental entities, and closely-held companies in labor and employment, corporate, education, and administrative law matters. Co-owner of business with his wife Dianna S. Leach, focusing on author and editorial services, project management, business blogging and social media consulting.

Gregory Bell’s Specialties:

Author relations, writing, editing, use of legal and other databases, publishing, electronic publishing systems, legal publishing, blog and social media consulting (including virtual book tours).


Gregory Bell’s Experience

  • Principal

    D.S. Leach Consulting, Inc.

    (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

    November 2005Present (3 years 9 months)

    D.S. Leach Consulting, Inc. provides editorial and author services, content writing and editing, and consulting on blogging and use of social media to alliance partners, firms, organizations and individuals located in Rochester, New York, and around the world.

  • Principal Attorney Editor

    Thomson Reuters

    (Information Technology and Services industry)

    November 1998Present (10 years 9 months)

    Manage relationships with authors, contractors, and customers. Project management surrounding publication of supplements and new editions of legal treatises and practice guides. Substantial knowledge of electronic publishing platforms. Expertise in development of new print and online products and product Experience in working with marketing and sales force to effectively market product lines. Blogger and evangelist for use of social media and other online tools.


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Gregory Bell’s Interests:

jazz music, publishing, blogs and social media,

Gregory Bell’s Groups:

Co-Chair of the Pro Bono Work Committee of the American Bar Association Section on Labor and Employment Law (2005-2008), President of the University of Chicago Club of Western NY, Friends of Brockport Dance (SUNY College at Brockport)

  •    University of Chicago Alumni
  •    Legal IT Professionals
  •    Legal Blogging
  •    Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
  •    Rochester NY Residents
  •    Social Media Club - Rochester, NY
  •    LEGALTECH
  •    University of Chicago Alumni Career Services
  •    JazzCorner
  •    Rochester New York Area Attorney Network

Gregory Bell’s Contact Settings

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  • new ventures
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