Lisa Helem is the editor in chief of The National Law Journal. Contact her at [email protected]. On Twitter: @lhelemNLJ
July 09, 2018 | National Law Journal
For Solicitor General Noel Francisco, It Was a Banner SCOTUS TermThe SG's perfect record in switch-in-position cases demonstrates the triumph of ideas and principles that capture the essence of any administration.
By Ken Starr
1 minute read
June 27, 2018 | National Law Journal
The Score After the Travel Ban Ruling? Trump: 1, Rule of Law: 0The high court's hope that the president will honor his oath of office does not measure up the type of checks and balances mandated by our Constitution.
By Bob Loeb
1 minute read
May 31, 2018 | National Law Journal
Editor's Note: For Lawyers With Pasts, Many Hurdles to ClearIn the June issue, the NLJ takes the pulse of D.C.'s leading litigation departments.
By Lisa Helem
3 minute read
May 30, 2018 | National Law Journal
SCOTUS Should Enforce Protections for Children During Police InterrogationsFor decades, the Supreme Court has protected children from a variety of excesses and abuses in our justice system—but its work is not done.
By Marsha Levick
4 minute read
May 11, 2018 | National Law Journal
These Trailblazing Women Lawyers Changed SocietyJill Norgren, author of "Stories From Trailblazing Women Lawyers: Lives in the Law," recently presented her book culled from interviews conducted as part of an American Bar Association project.
By Lisa Helem |
2 minute read
May 06, 2018 | National Law Journal
Elite Trial Lawyers: Deadline Extended to June 7The National Law Journal's Elite Trial Lawyers recognizes U.S.-based law firms that have performed exemplary work on behalf of plaintiffs.
By Lisa Helem |
1 minute read
April 30, 2018 | National Law Journal
Editor's Note: Providing Pro Bono Services for Those in NeedIn our 2018 Pro Bono Hot List, we laud 14 firms that exemplify the best of law firms that are doing well by doing good.
By Lisa Helem
3 minute read
April 30, 2018 | National Law Journal
The 2018 Pro Bono Hot ListThe lawyers on this year's Pro Bono Hot List have taken on some of the biggest issues of our time.
By Lisa Helem |
4 minute read
April 03, 2018 | National Law Journal
When a Compliance Crisis Presents an OpportunityA compliance crisis—even one that poses no existential threat to the company—can be used as a catalyst to strengthen your compliance program, clarify your corporate structure and reporting lines, and improve your standard operating procedures.
By David N. Kelley, Erik W. Snapp and Amanda Rios
5 minute read
March 30, 2018 | National Law Journal
Editor's Note: Go-To Schools, Law Reviews and the Firm PipelineIn this editor's note, Editor in Chief Lisa Helem unpacks what's in store for readers in the April issue of National Law Journal, and this month it's all about law schools. Learn what law schools top our rankings and how legal programs are infusing the job prospect pipeline with diverse candidates.
By Lisa Helem
3 minute read
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