Christine Schiffner

November 29, 2022 | National Law Journal

"Everyone's going to have their own style, but you need to have confidence in your style and your talents and your abilities, because once you have your confidence, you will be an effective advocate. There isn't a one-size-fits-all to this."

By Christine Schiffner

7 minute read

November 29, 2022 | National Law Journal

Given the surge in FARA enforcement, assisting clients in responding to Letters of Inquiry is now a major component of FARA compliance practice for lawyers.

By David H. Laufman and Sarah York

5 minute read

November 28, 2022 | National Law Journal

Robins Kaplan banking and financial fraud litigation chair discusses trial strategy in a high-stakes Ponzi scheme litigation.

By Christine Schiffner

3 minute read

November 21, 2022 | National Law Journal

NLJ Bureau Chief Christine Schiffner shares highlights of the NLJ's December/January magazine issue, including a look into defense contract maneuvers, the fight against systemic race discrimination in the law, and the COP 27 climate conference.

By Christine Schiffner

2 minute read

November 21, 2022 | National Law Journal

Law school rankings have made headlines recently - when the numbers game turns into satire.

By Alan B. Morrison

7 minute read

November 18, 2022 | National Law Journal

A court filing focusing on a non-disclosure agreements signed with Kanakuk Ministries following sexual child abuse comes days after Congress passed the Speak Out Act addressing the issue of NDAs in the context of sexual abuse and harassment.

By Christine Schiffner

3 minute read

November 17, 2022 | National Law Journal

If the decision in United States v. Perez-Gallan stands on appeal, the direct consequence will be an increase in domestic violence femicides. The opinion relies on flawed historical analysis to strike down key domestic violence protections that we know save lives every day.

By Kelly Roskam, Spencer Cantrell and Natalie Nanasi

5 minute read

November 17, 2022 | National Law Journal

'It's simple. Figure out what you love and do what you love. And don't worry about the money.'

By Christine Schiffner

8 minute read

November 16, 2022 | National Law Journal

As a self-regulating industry, lawyers have a responsibility to ensure equal justice. If the industry continues to tolerate harassment and discrimination, the face and reputation of the profession will not change.

By Christine Schiffner

5 minute read

November 14, 2022 | National Law Journal

The coming year promises to be eventful and interesting for congressional investigations.

By Eric R. Nitz

4 minute read