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.
February 18, 2024 | International Edition
Deals Are Back. But Don't Get Too ExcitedKirkland & Ellis, Latham & Watkins, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and other law firms with large transactional practices may see the recent rush of deals as the sign they've been waiting for. The Global Lawyer suggests they may want to curb their enthusiasm.
By Lisa Shuchman
9 minute read
January 28, 2024 | International Edition
Will Allen & Overy, Freshfields, Clifford Chance and Linklaters Find America's Streets Paved With Gold?International law firms have been launching offices in the U.S. and paying top dollar for talent in the world's largest and most lucrative legal market. But growth potential exists elsewhere, and firms shouldn't give the rest of the world short shrift, writes The Global Lawyer.
By Lisa Shuchman
9 minute read
January 18, 2024 | International Edition
Opinion: The Genocide Convention, International Law and the Case Against IsraelProfessor Amichai Cohen, special counsel on International Law at Barnea Jafa Lande, explains his view of the case brought by South Africa against Israel invoking the Genocide Convention.
By Amichai Cohen, Barnea Jaffa Lande
6 minute read
January 18, 2024 | International Edition
Asia Legal Awards 2024: A Balance of Big and Small, Regional and International Law Firms Make the ShortlistThe wide array of shortlisted law firms reflects market conditions that existed throughout 2023, when there were relatively few billion-dollar deals and cross-border transactions and regional law firms were called upon to handle small-to-midsized deals.
By Law.com International
5 minute read
January 07, 2024 | International Edition
It's 2024 and You'll Probably Be Fine. But Remember to Expect the UnexpectedA new year brings renewed hope. It's a time when law firms lay out a path to achieve their goals. But that path is rarely smooth, writes The Global lawyer. It's often what you cannot see that makes all the difference.
By Lisa Shuchman
6 minute read
December 17, 2023 | International Edition
What a Year! The Legal Industry Year in ReviewThere's no question that 2023 has been an eventful year, filled with news about law firm mergers, AI and the impact of war. Here are some highlights. Check out what you might have missed.
By Lisa Shuchman
8 minute read
December 05, 2023 | International Edition
Proportionality in Armed Conflict: How to Assess, and Who DecidesThe current conflict between Israel and Hamas raises a host of legal questions about the application of the Law of Armed Conflict. For lawyers to engage seriously in the debate, it is important to state the law clearly and precisely, argues Prof. Amichai Cohen, an Israeli expert.
By Amichai Cohen, Barnea Jaffa Lande
5 minute read
December 03, 2023 | International Edition
The Ripple Effects Flowing Through the Global Legal IndustryBy definition, a ripple effect occurs when a disturbance occurs in a system and moves outward to shake up an increasingly larger part of that system. And so it is in the legal industry—whether it be caused by salary wars, cybersecurity risks, artificial intelligence or geopolitics, writes The Global Lawyer.
By Lisa Shuchman
9 minute read
November 28, 2023 | International Edition
UK to Reform Arbitration Act to Maintain Position as World Leader in International ArbitrationThe proposed reforms, a fine-tuning of the 27-year-old arbitration law that has not been updated since its original passing, are intended to improve efficiency, lower costs, boost economic growth and ensure the U.K. remains a state-of-the-art seat of arbitration.
By Davis Williams, Jones Walker
5 minute read
November 05, 2023 | International Edition
In the Law Firm-Client Relationship, Law Firms Are Playing a Dangerous GameLaw firms are raising rates to protect and increase profits. Corporate legal departments are cutting costs and bringing more work in-house. Where does this leave the legal industry?
By Lisa Shuchman
7 minute read
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