Bureau Chief for the National Law Journal in Washington, D.C. Former newsroom manager for The Associated Press as well as for various international media organizations. Contact her at: [email protected] or follow her on Twitter: @CSchiffnerNLJ .
October 31, 2022 | National Law Journal
Storming the Gatekeepers: When Compliance Officers and In-House Lawyers Are at RiskIndividual accountability is at the forefront of the government's enforcement strategy—and that includes gatekeepers.
By Robert Stern and Sarah Coyne
7 minute read
October 28, 2022 | National Law Journal
November Editor's Note: Halftime Shifts & StrategiesNLJ Bureau Chief Christine Schiffner shares highlights of the NLJ's November magazine issue, including an analysis about law firms preparing for the midterm elects and our annual NLJ Professional Excellence awards.
By Christine Schiffner
2 minute read
October 28, 2022 | National Law Journal
Decentralized Extremist Movement Growing Threat to US ElectionsThe threat of political violence in connection with the midterm or 2024 presidential elections is very real, says former DOJ official.
By Christine Schiffner
11 minute read
October 28, 2022 | National Law Journal
Will the US Supreme Court Tip the Scale on Affirmative Action?It is very possible that Justice Alito will give us another angry opinion—this time on affirmative action. Admissions offices are already preparing for a negative decision.
By Melvin I. Urofsky
5 minute read
October 26, 2022 | National Law Journal
EPA's 'Unprecedented' Focus on Civil Rights Puts Companies in Legal Quagmire"You can be fully in compliance with the environmental laws that govern your operations and still have a civil rights issue that could result in the denial of a permit. That's significant."
By Christine Schiffner
5 minute read
October 25, 2022 | National Law Journal
Reid and Tsai Talk Diversity, Suing Law Firms and Judicial BiasReid Collins & Tsai senior founding partner Bill Reid and managing partner Lisa Tsai also discuss recent trends in financial and securities litigation in light of recession fears as well as creating a pipeline for diverse recruitment.
By Christine Schiffner
9 minute read
October 21, 2022 | National Law Journal
The National Law Journal Awards: Highlights in PicturesA glamorous evening in Washington, D.C, celebrating outstanding legal contributions.
By Christine Schiffner
1 minute read
October 21, 2022 | National Law Journal
NLJ Award Lifetime Achievement Winner Norman BrownsteinLegendary government lawyer Norman Brownstein who has proven the elegance of bipartisanship, is honored with this NLJ Lifetime Achieve Award.
By Christine Schiffner
8 minute read
October 21, 2022 | National Law Journal
NLJ Award Lifetime Achievement Winner Sheila Slocum HollisLegendary energy lawyer and trailblazer Sheila Slocum Hollis is honored with this NLJ Lifetime Achieve Award.
By Christine Schiffner
8 minute read
October 20, 2022 | National Law Journal
A Plaintiffs Bar Divided? Some Say the Fragmentation Is Leading to Bad Case Law, Lower FeesFrom battling for MDL leadership, to positing one-off arguments on precedential matters, to undercutting fees, senior members of the plaintiffs bar warn colleagues on the need to be more unified.
By Christine Schiffner
5 minute read
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