Lisa Shuchman

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 21, 2025 | The American Lawyer

Change Is Coming With the New Trump Era. For Big Law, Change Is Already Here

Law firms have a lot to worry about no matter who occupies the White House, writes The Global Lawyer.

By Lisa Shuchman

6 minute read

January 21, 2025 | Law.com

Change Is Coming in the Trump Era. 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

6 minute read

January 20, 2025 | International Edition

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

6 minute read

December 16, 2024 | Law.com

Global Lawyer: 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

8 minute read

December 16, 2024 | The American Lawyer

As Big Law Walks a Tightrope, 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

8 minute read

December 15, 2024 | International Edition

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

8 minute read

November 11, 2024 | The American Lawyer

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

5 minute read

November 10, 2024 | International Edition

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

5 minute read

October 13, 2024 | International Edition

'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 07, 2024 | International Edition

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