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.
June 06, 2023 | International Edition
It's Time to Drop the Word 'Alternative' When We Talk About 'Alternative Legal Service Providers'ALSPs have greatly evolved since the 2000s when they sat at the fringes of the profession, to their position today, where they take center stage in shaping legal services.
By Ziad Mantoura
5 minute read
May 30, 2023 | International Edition
As Korean Corporates Exit China, Korean Law Firms Pivot, Focusing On Chinese Investments into KoreaUntil a few years ago, Korean companies were pouring into China, giving the China practices of Korean law firms plenty of work. But as demand for that work has declined in the wake of geopolitical and economic pressures, those same firms have found a new revenue stream for their China practices: advising Chinese companies as they invest in South Korea.
By Law.com International
5 minute read
May 21, 2023 | International Edition
What Do Lawyers Want?Young lawyers are not buying into the promise and prestige of a life in Big Law, as it doesn't align with what they view as important. Do they have a point?
By Lisa Shuchman
8 minute read
May 21, 2023 | International Edition
What Do Lawyers Want?Young lawyers are not buying into the promise and prestige of a life in Big Law, as it doesn't align with what they view as important. Do they have a point?
By Lisa Shuchman
8 minute read
May 15, 2023 | International Edition
Members of Parliament Fail in Bid to Convince US Supreme Court to Hear Case of Convicted UK CitizenSixty-one members of Parliament signed an amicus brief in a bid to secure the release of Krishna Maharaj, a U.K. citizen who has presented substantial evidence that he did not commit the murders for which he was convicted. He has been in prison for 36 years.
By Lisa Shuchman
2 minute read
May 09, 2023 | International Edition
Reed Smith Submits Petition to US Supreme Court on Behalf of UK PoliticiansA group of cross-party members of Parliament is pushing for the release from prison of a U.K. citizen who has presented substantial evidence that he is innocent of crimes for which he was convicted in the U.S. three decades ago.
By Bradley Gerrard
4 minute read
May 07, 2023 | International Edition
Can Law Firms Anticipate the Next Big Thing?Too many unpredictable factors are at play for law firm leaders to count on once-lucrative practice areas to make a quick and strong comeback. So they are hiring partners who are experts in other fields, hoping demand in those practices will carry their firms forward, writes the Global Lawyer.
By Lisa Shuchman
7 minute read
May 02, 2023 | International Edition
Are India's Rules For Foreign Lawyers at a Tipping Point?A U.S. lawyer's perspective
By Robert Unterberger
5 minute read
April 16, 2023 | International Edition
Can Artificial Intelligence Outsmart Global Regulators?It was only a matter of time: Governments want a say on the regulation of generative AI and chatbots such as GPT, writes The Global Lawyer. Meanwhile, retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer has his say on globalization and the rule of law.
By Lisa Shuchman
11 minute read
April 13, 2023 | International Edition
What Is Your Partnership Conversation Strategy?Ideally, the partnership conversation is straightforward, with a senior decision maker tapping you on the shoulder. More often, the partnership conversation can feel more like dating than a business decision, with the firm often being the party playing hard to get.
By Stuart J. Barnett
7 minute read
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