Lisa Shuchman
Lisa Shuchman is Executive Editor of Law.com International. At ALM she has also worked for The American Lawyer and Corporate Counsel. Prior to joining ALM, she worked in Japan for The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times, and in the U.S. for the Associated Press, The Industry Standard, and regional newspapers. She received a B.A. from Wesleyan University and an M.S. from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism. Contact her at [email protected]. On Twitter: @LisaLawReporter.
November 20, 2022 | International Edition
Asian Law Firms Are Rising. Are Western Law Firms Ready?Global law firms with roots in the West have long enjoyed their dominance in the world. But Asia-based law firms have become a force to be reckoned with, writes The Global Lawyer.
By Lisa Shuchman
7 minute read
October 23, 2022 | International Edition
Law Firms Are Taking Stock and Making Hard DecisionsAs international law firms conduct strategic reviews in the face of recession, some are likely to make bold moves, writes Lisa Shuchman in The Global Lawyer. Also, litigators face unforeseen challenges, lawyers want no regrets, and world events should get us thinking about succession planning.
By Lisa Shuchman
8 minute read
October 02, 2022 | International Edition
'Paying Your Dues': Have Associates Just Gotten Smarter?Associates aren't buying into the long-held belief that you have to suffer to prove your mettle, writes Lisa Shuchman in The Global Lawyer.
By Lisa Shuchman
8 minute read
September 29, 2022 | International Edition
Lula's Victory in Brazil Would Be Great News for Lawyers and Foreign InvestorsAs Brazilians head to the polls on Sunday, corporate lawyers and investors should hope they pick Lula as their next president, says Brazil expert Fabio de Sa e Silva. Here's why.
By Fabio de Sa e Silva
5 minute read
September 20, 2022 | International Edition
The 2022 Global 200 ReportOur annual report on the legal industry around the world features in-depth reporting and analysis, financial metrics for the world's 200 largest law firms, and rankings by revenue, profits per equity partner and more.
By Lisa Shuchman
3 minute read
September 18, 2022 | International Edition
As Global Legal Markets Shift, Is the Legal Profession Witnessing the End of an Era?The 2022 Global 200 report is about to be released, law firms in Asia are shifting focus, Big Tech is facing fines in Europe and Asia, and the U.K. is bidding farewell to the Queen.
By Lisa Shuchman
7 minute read
September 06, 2022 | International Edition
Facing Recessions and Inflation, Global Law Firms Take ActionGiven the economic climate and the uncertainty that brings, it may seem like an odd time to be setting up shop halfway around the world. But that's what a lot of global law firms are doing, Law.com International Executive Editor Lisa Shuchman writes in The Global Lawyer.
By Lisa Shuchman
7 minute read
August 17, 2022 | International Edition
Has London Retained Its Litigation Crown?Two senior disputes lawyers examine London's position as a centre for resolving disputes in a post-Brexit and post-COVID word.
By James Morgan and John McElroy
5 minute read
August 07, 2022 | International Edition
Risks and Rewards: What Does It Take to Be a Successful International Firm Amid Today's Global Turmoil?Russia and Ukraine, China and Taiwan. What's next? International law firms have to consider more factors than ever before as they expand into new markets in search of growth, writes Lisa Shuchman in The Global Lawyer.
By Lisa Shuchman
9 minute read
July 24, 2022 | International Edition
The Other Heat Wave: Law Firms Sweat Over Lateral Moves, Office Launches, Recession Prep and MoreLaw firm management faces constant challenges, including competition for talent, economic turmoil, geopolitics and preparing for the unexpected, writes Lisa Shuchman in this week's edition of The Global Lawyer.
By Lisa Shuchman
8 minute read
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