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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August 14, 2019 | National Law Journal

Nominations Now Open for the 2020 Elite Trial Lawyers

ALM is pleased to announce the opening of nominations for the 2020 Elite Trial Lawyers and the launch of a strategic partnership between ALM and The National Trial Lawyers.

By ALM Staff

5 minute read

July 25, 2019 | National Law Journal

August Editor's Note: The Sky is the Limit for these 2019 D.C. Rising Stars

NLJ Editor-in-Chief Lisa Helem on highlights in the NLJ's August issue, including a new class of D.C. Rising Stars.

By Lisa Helem

3 minute read

July 24, 2019 | National Law Journal

DC Rising Stars: Emily Hughes, 39

Being confident in what you know and confident enough to get an answer when you don't know something is also key—and if great heels help you have that confidence, go for it!

By ALM Staff

2 minute read

July 24, 2019 | National Law Journal

DC Rising Stars: Sergei Zaslavsky, 38

Devour the record and know the facts. A trial lawyer needs to see the forest and the trees.

By ALM Staff

2 minute read

July 24, 2019 | National Law Journal

The 2019 D.C. Rising Stars

We are pleased to present our 2019 D.C. Rising Stars. Selected from a competitive pool, our 40 honorees represent a cross-section of practice areas.

By Lisa Helem

19 minute read

July 24, 2019 | National Law Journal

A 'Rush' of Offensive Trademarks After 'Brunetti'

The U.S. Supreme Court stripped away a portion of the Lanham Act which prevented the registering of offensive trademarks.

By Brian R. Michalek

5 minute read

July 24, 2019 | National Law Journal

DC Rising Stars: G. Zachary Terwilliger, 38

When you are taking away someone's liberty through prosecution, there is no winning, but rather just seeing that justice is done.

By ALM Staff

2 minute read

July 24, 2019 | National Law Journal

DC Rising Stars: Greta Williams, 38

If you master the facts and the documents, it doesn't matter how junior you are—you can add value immediately and make yourself an indispensable asset to your teams and clients.

By ALM Staff

2 minute read

July 24, 2019 | National Law Journal

DC Rising Stars: Adam Shartzer, 38

Remaining personally connected to my clients and adopting a client-service mentality are the keys to my success.

By ALM Staff

2 minute read

July 24, 2019 | National Law Journal

DC Rising Stars: Joshua Riley, 38

I learned that effective advocacy requires not only a command of the law and the evidence but also a compelling narrative showing why you are on the right side of justice.

By ALM Staff

2 minute read


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