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.

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July 11, 2024 | International Edition

Europe Moves: Latham & Watkins, Gowling WLG and White & Case Make Partner Hires, DLA Piper and William Fry Make Management Changes

Europe Moves is an occasional report of moves and management changes that have taken place across Europe in the past few months.

By James Jackson

3 minute read

July 11, 2024 | International Edition

The Ambassador: Legal Luminary Charles Martin on Joining Paris Powerhouse Darrois

The former Macfarlanes senior partner is now senior adviser to the elite French firm, using his London connections and expertise to help it navigate the U.K. and global markets.

By Lisa Shuchman

6 minute read

June 23, 2024 | International Edition

It's Hot Out There. What Is Big Law Doing About It?

Law firms have to contend with a lot of change these days. Some think they should focus more on climate change, writes The Global Lawyer.

By Lisa Shuchman

8 minute read

June 02, 2024 | International Edition

Gen AI Adoption Is Taking Off. Law Firms Are Finally Ready

This is good news, especially in an industry that is not known for readily embracing change. But in truth, firms don't really have a choice, writes The Global Lawyer.

By Lisa Shuchman

8 minute read

May 12, 2024 | International Edition

What's Going On at Paul Weiss?

The U.S. firm has good reasons for rapidly expanding with top-tier lawyers in London, writes The Global Lawyer. But now it has also set down roots in Brussels and has even launched a Latin America practice. Is the New York firm going global?

By Lisa Shuchman

9 minute read

April 21, 2024 | International Edition

A Safe Bet? Lateral Hiring and Gambling on a Firm's Future

Lateral hiring is risky business. Promoting partners from within is a more successful route. But law firms are betting that the high risks associated with lateral hiring will produce high rewards. The Global Lawyer asks, is the gamble worth it?

By Lisa Shuchman

8 minute read

April 01, 2024 | International Edition

The Challenge of China: What Will Kirkland, Latham and the Rest of Big Law Do Now?

It's getting increasingly difficult to operate a law firm in Greater China, writes The Global Lawyer. How long can Big Law last?

By Lisa Shuchman

6 minute read

March 18, 2024 | International Edition

The Asia Legal Awards 2024: Here are the Winners

Law.com International held its annual Asia Legal Awards on March 14, 2024 in Singapore, where it recognized a host of law firms and partners for their outstanding work.

By Law.com International Staff

7 minute read

March 17, 2024 | International Edition

PEP Talk: The Am Law 100's Quiet Boost

If only we could boost the legal industry's mental health as easily as U.S. law firms are boosting profits, the Global Lawyer writes.

By Paul Hodkinson | Lisa Shuchman

8 minute read

March 03, 2024 | International Edition

Vanessa Ford Reminded Us That Law Firm Culture Is Still Toxic. Why Does It Survive?

Law firms have been trying to improve their culture for a long time. So why, the Global Lawyer asks, are we still shocked when we are jolted into realizing not much has changed?

By Lisa Shuchman

10 minute read

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