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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October 04, 2019 | National Law Journal

Why History Supports US Supreme Court Term Limits

A high court comprising men and women who serve for a time and of a time, and not for all time like an English monarch, would be a welcome change to our democracy.

By Tyler Cooper

5 minute read

October 03, 2019 | National Law Journal

Why the US Supreme Court Should Uphold the Right to a Unanimous Jury

Many legal experts believe the U.S. Supreme Court is finally poised to declare that less-than-unanimous verdicts in state trials violate the Constitution.

By Richard Cullen and Stephen Bright

4 minute read

October 02, 2019 | National Law Journal

Yes, There are 'Obama Judges' and 'Trump' Ones, Too

Though Chief Justice John Roberts' appeal to legal neutrality is laudable, the reality is that judicial decision-making may be closer to what President Trump asserted.

By David Schultz and Marshall Tanick

6 minute read

October 01, 2019 | National Law Journal

Injunctions on the Rise and Other Litigation Trends to Know

Rigorous enforcement of the Administrative Procedure Act and the increase of nationwide injunctions are among the topics discussed in this second installment of a two-part series.

By Donald F. McGahn II and Brett A. Shumate

4 minute read

September 30, 2019 | National Law Journal

Why 'Peterson' Could Strike a Blow for Workplace Equality 

An important race discrimination case is sleeping on the U.S. Supreme Court's cert docket. The high court should take the case and strike a blow for workplace equality, correcting a longstanding injustice permeating the lower courts.

By Brian Wolfman

6 minute read

September 26, 2019 | National Law Journal

The 2019 Washington Legal Departments of the Year

In our annual special report, we spotlight key legal departments headquartered in the D.C. metro area.

By Lisa Helem

2 minute read

September 26, 2019 | National Law Journal

Legal Departments of the Year: Leidos Defends Bid Protest of Major NASA Program

This year, Leidos legal team protected their 10-year, $2.9 billion contract with NASA for providing and managing IT services that support their scientific and research efforts.

By Lisa Helem

3 minute read

September 26, 2019 | National Law Journal

October Editor's Note: Discontent at the DOJ + Our 2019 DC Legal Departments of the Year

NLJ Editor-in-Chief Lisa Helem on highlights in the NLJ's October issue, including a cover story by our government affairs and regulatory compliance reporter C. Ryan Barber.

By Lisa Helem

2 minute read

September 26, 2019 | National Law Journal

Legal Departments of the Year: The World Bank Tackles World Poverty Through Development

This year, The Wold Bank's legal team focused its energy on bolstering a first-of-its-kind, $1.4 billion hydropower project in Cameroon.

By Lisa Helem

5 minute read

September 26, 2019 | National Law Journal

Legal Departments of the Year: Cvent Focuses On Firm Diversity

This year, Cvent's legal team continued to push forward on diversifying in and outside the firm.

By Lisa Helem

3 minute read


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