Lisa Helem

January 01, 2020 | National Law Journal

For the few African American partners leading major firms or key offices, the air is rare. A network that started in Washington, D.C., in 2009 connects the lawyers in those roles and aims to build a more diverse legal profession.

By Lisa Helem

19 minute read

January 01, 2020 | National Law Journal

Editor-in-Chief Lisa Helem shares highlights from the NLJ's January magazine, including a cover story on the African American Managing Partners Network and an interview with Washington D.C. attorney general Karl Racine.

By Lisa Helem

3 minute read

January 01, 2020 | National Law Journal

The chairman of Beveridge & Diamond discusses his path and the attorneys who influenced him along the way.

By Lisa Helem

6 minute read

December 30, 2019 | National Law Journal

Karl Racine talks about his role as the district's AG, and his former position as managing partner at Venable.

By Lisa Helem

10 minute read

December 20, 2019 | National Law Journal

Take a look back at our op-eds on the U.S. Supreme Court, presidential power and other key topics that resonated most with readers.

By Lisa Helem

6 minute read

December 05, 2019 | National Law Journal

A Georgetown Law professor says that she's found evidence that shows transgender discrimination was included in a reasonable understanding of sex discrimination when Title VII was enacted.

By Nan D. Hunter

5 minute read

November 25, 2019 | National Law Journal

NLJ Editor-in-Chief Lisa Helem on highlights in the NLJ's December issue, including a look back at this year's NLJ Professional Excellence Awards.

By Lisa Helem

2 minute read

November 21, 2019 | National Law Journal

The National Law Journal celebrated exemplary lawyers and law firms from Washington, D.C. and around the country at our 2019 National Law Journal Legal Awards.

By Lisa Helem

1 minute read

November 19, 2019 | National Law Journal

ALM launches a new partnership with The National Trial Lawyers to honor firms achieving results for plaintiffs in cutting-edge matters.  

By ALM Staff

10 minute read

November 14, 2019 | National Law Journal

Creating a diverse legal industry is a challenge when many would-be law students don't know the "rules of the game" for law school admissions. Rachel Patterson of AccessLex Institute writes about creating meaningful transparency on admissions processes.

By Rachel Patterson

5 minute read