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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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July 09, 2018 | National Law Journal

For Solicitor General Noel Francisco, It Was a Banner SCOTUS Term

The 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: 0

The 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 Clear

In 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 Interrogations

For 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 Society

Jill 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 7

The 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 Need

In 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 List

The 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 Opportunity

A 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 Pipeline

In 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