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Lisa Shuchman
Lisa Shuchman is Executive Editor of Law.com International. At ALM she has also worked for The American Lawyer and Corporate Counsel. Prior to joining ALM, she worked in Japan for The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times, and in the U.S. for the Associated Press, The Industry Standard, and regional newspapers. She received a B.A. from Wesleyan University and an M.S. from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism. Contact her at [email protected]. On Twitter: @LisaLawReporter.
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January 20, 2025
Now That the Trump Era Has Begun, Change Is Coming. For Big Law, Change Is Already Here
The world has a lot to worry about now that Donald Trump has been sworn in as President of the United States, but law firms have a lot to worry about no matter who occupies the White House, writes The Global Lawyer.
By Lisa Shuchman
1 minute read
December 15, 2024
Big Law Walks a Tightrope But Herbert Smith Freehills Refuses to Lose Its Footing
Law firms must strike a balance to make sound decisions, even when politics come into play. Last week HSF demonstrated it would not fall off the high wire, writes The Global Lawyer.
By Lisa Shuchman
1 minute read
November 10, 2024
America Voted. What's Next For Big Law?
It's difficult to predict what will happen once Donald Trump is sworn in as President of the United States but it's fairly certain that whatever he does, Big Law will be busy, the Global Lawyer writes.
By Lisa Shuchman
1 minute read
October 13, 2024 | North America
'Who By Fire?': Reflecting On Law Firms in a Tumultuous Year
In a year punctuated by law firm mergers, office closures, and wars, law firms might want to take time to reflect on what has transpired and what they might see in the coming year, writes The Global Lawyer. Even in an industry that acts like it knows where it's going, there are no certainties.
By Lisa Shuchman
7 minute read
October 7, 2024 | Middle East and Africa
A Year of War: Law Firms in the Middle East Persevere
One year after turmoil in the Middle East erupted following the Hamas attack in Israel and the ensuing war in Gaza, law firms across the region have continued to function. But the cost of war has taken its toll.
By Amy Guthrie | Dario Sabaghi | Lisa Shuchman
8 minute read
September 22, 2024
Is the Global Elite Bigger Than We Think?
The Global Elite is merely a concept—one that is ill-defined and may not actually exist. But Big Law is behaving as if it does, and everyone wants to be a part of it, writes The Global Lawyer.
By Lisa Shuchman
5 minute read
July 14, 2024
Law Firm Numbers: They're Not All That They Seem
Law firms like to focus on data and metrics but numbers only tell part of the story, writes The Global Lawyer. Are firms ignoring the big picture?
By Lisa Shuchman
7 minute read
July 11, 2024
The Ambassador: Legal Luminary Charles Martin on Joining Paris Powerhouse Darrois
The former Macfarlanes senior partner is now senior adviser to the elite French firm, using his London connections and expertise to help it navigate the U.K. and global markets.
By Lisa Shuchman
6 minute read
June 23, 2024
It's Hot Out There. What Is Big Law Doing About It?
Law firms have to contend with a lot of change these days. Some think they should focus more on climate change, writes The Global Lawyer.
By Lisa Shuchman
8 minute read
June 2, 2024 | North America
Gen AI Adoption Is Taking Off. Law Firms Are Finally Ready
This is good news, especially in an industry that is not known for readily embracing change. But in truth, firms don't really have a choice, writes The Global Lawyer.
By Lisa Shuchman
8 minute read
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