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.
October 16, 2023 | International Edition
The Sound of Silence is Getting Louder: Sometimes Law Firms Just Have to Speak OutIn the aftermath of last week's brutal attacks on Israel by Hamas militants, it became clear that global law firms do not operate in a bubble. They must demonstrate that they hold a set of values and stand for something beyond revenue and profits. It's what the German philosopher Immanuel Kant called "following a moral imperative." Today we call it "doing the right thing."
By Lisa Shuchman
8 minute read
October 01, 2023 | International Edition
China Disappoints Again and Again. Big Law Is Hoping to Find Opportunity ElsewhereMost law firms aren't abandoning Greater China—yet. But patience is wearing thin. If the Middle Kingdom fails to deliver, what will be Big Law's next kingdom?
By Lisa Shuchman
8 minute read
September 10, 2023 | International Edition
All This Growth: What Is It For?Law firms are obsessed with growth. More are merging, launching new offices, teaming up through associations, and even changing their structure so they can compete globally. But is their focus on expansion and revenue growth the way to go? Might it be shortsighted?
By Lisa Shuchman
5 minute read
August 28, 2023 | International Edition
Should I Stay or Go? 8 Questions Partners Facing a Merger Need to AnswerWith all the mergers—or potential mergers—taking place this year, what key factors should lawyers consider when deciding whether to remain at their firm or move on?
By Melinda Wallman
9 minute read
August 06, 2023 | International Edition
So You Think August Is the Month of Rest? Not for US Law FirmsKirkland & Ellis, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett and other U.S. firms have been making some bold moves in the U.K. Could they be setting a new tone in the London legal market?
By Lisa Shuchman
5 minute read
July 23, 2023 | International Edition
Merger Mania: Why Do Law Firms Want to Fall in Love?Merger mania has seized the law firm world. But like marriage, mergers are complicated. So why are so many law firms looking for a partner?
By Lisa Shuchman
7 minute read
July 05, 2023 | International Edition
Another New Chinese Regulation: Are Companies and Law Firms at Risk?The Chinese government amended its law to combat espionage. But it's the latest in a series of revised or new laws that have foreign businesses and law firms on alert.
By Law.com International Staff
4 minute read
June 25, 2023 | International Edition
It's Not All About the US Legal MarketThe world is a big place, and North America isn't the only legal market that matters. Change is taking place rapidly across the globe, and the time may have come for the legal industry to take the long view, broaden its horizons and stop doing business as usual.
By Lisa Shuchman
9 minute read
June 15, 2023 | International Edition
The Future of Mergers and Acquisitions in Brazil: Exploring Key Sectors and OpportunitiesBrazil, a country renowned for its agribusiness dominance and significant presence in the oil and gas sector, presents unique opportunities for mergers and acquisitions. But for successful deals to take place, M&A pratitioners must navigate the country's economic uncertainties, politics and policy shifts, and conduct rigorous scenario planning, a Winston & Strawn partner writes.
By Nicholas E. Rodriguez
5 minute read
June 11, 2023 | International Edition
What a Difference a Year Makes for Law Firm AssociatesThe power dynamic inside law firms has shifted. Intense talent wars are gone, demand for legal services has dropped, COVID alerts have been canceled and partners once again can call the shots. Associates have lost their leverage — for now. But pendulums swing back and forth. How long can partners maintain the upper hand?
By Lisa Shuchman
8 minute read
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