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Lisa Helem

Lisa Helem

Lisa Helem is the editor in chief of The National Law Journal. Contact her at [email protected]. On Twitter: @lhelemNLJ

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May 31, 2019 | National Law Journal

On Dark Money and the Right's Judicial 'Revival'

Leonard Leo sits at the center of an almost $250 million network of dark money groups working to fill our courts with men and women (but mostly men) who will roll back the clock on our laws and our democracy.

By Caroline Fredrickson and Lisa Graves

5 minute read

May 29, 2019 | National Law Journal

The 2019 Elite Trial Lawyers Finalists

ALM editors and reporters reviewed more than 300 submissions from law firms that devote a substantial amount of their work to plaintiffs' matters. These are our finalists.

By Lisa Helem

6 minute read

May 01, 2019 | National Law Journal

The 2019 Pro Bono Hot List

The lawyers on our 2019 Pro Bono Hot List have taken on some of the biggest issues of our time.

By Lisa Helem

4 minute read

April 30, 2019 | National Law Journal

Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr

As lawyers, we have certain skills, and using them on behalf of people for whom such help is otherwise unavailable helps to make the world a fairer, more just place.

By ALM Staff

3 minute read

April 30, 2019 | National Law Journal

Sanford on Major Litigation and #MeToo

David Sanford and Jeremy Heisler founded Sanford Heisler Sharp in 2004. Since then, the firm has reached major settlements.

By Erin Mulvaney

7 minute read

April 30, 2019 | National Law Journal

McGuireWoods

As lawyers we have a critical and unique responsibility to ensure access to justice for others. Unfortunately, that access is scarce or unavailable for those of limited means. Without pro bono work, these individuals would not know justice.

By ALM Staff

3 minute read

April 30, 2019 | National Law Journal

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison

As a lawyer, I am duty bound to safeguard the rule of law and to represent those in need.

By ALM Staff

3 minute read

April 30, 2019 | National Law Journal

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld

The personal engagement—and resulting connections—force me to think differently about why and how I practice law.

By ALM Staff

3 minute read

April 30, 2019 | National Law Journal

May Editor's Note: Increasing Access to Justice for Those in Need

NLJ Editor-in-Chief Lisa Helem offers the highlights of NLJ's May issue, including our 2019 Pro Bono Hot List honorees.

By Lisa Helem

2 minute read

April 11, 2019 | National Law Journal

There's Still Time. Apply for the NLJ's 2019 Elite Trial Lawyers

Elite Trial Lawyers recognizes U.S.-based law firms that have performed exemplary and cutting-edge work on behalf of plaintiffs.

By Lisa Helem

1 minute read