CEB Welcomes Legal Expert Keith James to Propel Growth in the Legal Research Market

CEB Welcomes Keith James to Lead New Phase of Growth

On August 4, 2026, CEB®, recognized as California’s premier source for legal research, welcomed Keith James as its new head of sales and renewals. With over 25 years of rich experience in the legal sector, James comes to CEB after distinguished tenures at LexisNexis, Thomson Reuters, and AccessData.

This strategic move is part of CEB’s ongoing efforts to navigate and enhance its position in California's rapidly evolving legal research market. Kelly Lake, CEB’s Chief Executive Officer, emphasized that this is a pivotal moment in the company's 75-year history. CEB has made significant investments in enhancing its product offerings and technological capabilities. Lake noted, “Keith’s extensive experience and astute judgment will help us build stronger customer relationships and expand our market reach, reinforcing our commitment to serve the legal community.”

CEB's recent initiatives to broaden its influence include the acquisitions of Attorney's BriefCase, effectively doubling its footprint in California’s family law landscape, and launching innovative platforms like Family Law Hub and CEQA Hub. Additionally, the introduction of CEB Insight represents a significant leap forward, offering an AI-enabled research experience integrated into its OnLAW Pro Unlimited offering. These developments showcase CEB’s dedication to modernizing legal research, focusing on blending authoritative content with intelligent workflows and responsible AI integration to enhance legal professionals' productivity and confidence.

In his new role, Keith James is tasked with building on this momentum. He will cultivate relationships with law firms and other legal entities while providing guidance as they adapt to the fast-paced changes brought about by AI technologies in legal research.

Having a background as a lawyer, James has a deep understanding of the needs and challenges facing legal professionals today. His previous position involved leading business growth for Thomson Reuters' tax and accounting content. Moreover, he has also held key roles at LexisNexis and served as the CEO at AccessData, where he specialized in eDiscovery and digital forensics.

James expressed enthusiasm for joining CEB, stating, “I have been aware of CEB’s leadership in this space for decades. As I learned more about their vision for expanding value to California’s legal professionals, I knew I wanted to be part of it. Serving the legal community here and supporting the rule of law is profoundly important to me. California stands as a dynamic, innovative, and significant legal market globally, and CEB is ideally positioned to help legal practitioners thrive.”

Along with his professional experience, James holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Dayton School of Law and a Bachelor's degree in history from Ohio University, reinforcing his strong educational foundation in law.

For over 75 years, CEB has been the trusted name in legal research and practical guidance, collaborating closely with California’s foremost judges and attorneys. CEB’s authoritative and jurisdiction-specific content continues to support legal professionals in navigating the complexities of California’s evolving legal landscape with confidence, thereby facilitating informed decision-making and effective risk management.

For further details about CEB’s offerings and initiatives, visit ceb.com.