Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory has appointed Dean Sonderegger as the new Senior Vice President and General Manager of its ELM Solutions business. Sonderegger brings over 25 years of experience in legal software and professional services to the role, where he will be responsible for leading the business unit's growth and innovation strategy. His appointment comes at a time of rapid transformation in the corporate legal market, driven by AI and other technologies.
Wolters Kluwer appoints Dean Sonderegger as SVP & General Manager of its ELM Solutions business.
Sonderegger has over 25 years of experience in legal software, tax, and services.
He was previously head of the Financial & Regulatory Reporting (FRR) business at Wolters Kluwer.
The appointment aims to drive customer-focused innovation in legal operations and enterprise legal management.
ELM Solutions provides tools for corporate legal departments to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
The move leverages Sonderegger's expertise during a period of rapid, AI-driven market transformation.
The appointment places an experienced internal leader at the helm of a key business unit focused on corporate legal operations. Martin O’Malley, CEO of Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory, emphasized Sonderegger's market knowledge and leadership. “Dean possesses a deep understanding of the legal market and a proven ability to drive customer-focused innovation through exceptional leadership,” O’Malley stated. Sonderegger's mandate will be to advance the unit's capabilities as technologies like AI continue to reshape how corporate legal departments manage workflows and costs.
Dean Sonderegger is a veteran within Wolters Kluwer, having most recently led the company's Financial & Regulatory Reporting business. He also previously served as Senior Vice President and General Manager for the Canada and Research & Learning businesses in the Tax and Accounting division. In prior leadership roles within the Legal & Regulatory U.S. segment, he was credited with spearheading rapid innovation initiatives designed to enhance efficiency and workflows for legal professionals, a focus he is expected to bring to ELM Solutions.
ELM Solutions provides a comprehensive suite of tools for corporate legal and insurance claims departments, aiming to increase operational efficiency, provide deeper matter insights, and control costs. Sonderegger expressed confidence in the business's position during this dynamic period. “We’re in an exciting time in the corporate legal market, with AI and other innovative technologies continuing to drive rapid transformation,” said Sonderegger. He added that ELM Solutions is uniquely positioned to help clients drive greater efficiency and deliver measurable organizational impact.
The appointment of Dean Sonderegger signals Wolters Kluwer's commitment to strengthening its leadership in the enterprise legal management space with an executive known for driving growth and transformation. His deep domain expertise and history of customer-centric innovation are intended to guide ELM Solutions in helping legal operations teams navigate the evolving technological landscape and achieve world-class business outcomes.
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