Victoria Ostrander

Victoria Ostrander is the assistant editor of The National Law Journal, The American Lawyer and Corporate Counsel. Contact her at [email protected]. On Twitter: @vostrander_alm

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August 03, 2020 | National Law Journal

DC Rising Stars: Alanna Clair, 38

I've observed that successful attorneys tend to be curious in developing theories and creative solutions.

By ALM Staff

2 minute read

August 03, 2020 | National Law Journal

DC Rising Stars: Mitchell Reich, 33

Law is really hard. It's ok (helpful, actually) to be wrong, and critical not to give up until you've gotten it right.

By ALM Staff

2 minute read

July 29, 2020 | National Law Journal

In Anonymous Decisions, Supreme Court Opaquely Takes a Hard Right

If Chief Justice John Roberts wants to rebuild faith in the institution he proudly defends, he cannot continue hiding behind unsigned orders, especially when those orders carry partisan implications.

By Dylan Hosmer-Quint

5 minute read

July 16, 2020 | National Law Journal

Economists Are Often Skilled Experts—But Not Mind Readers

As with any expert, courts should restrict economists to what they actually know, and limit their testimony to appropriate scientific studies based on reliable principles and data.

By David Cross and Eric Olson

6 minute read

July 14, 2020 | National Law Journal

Kirkland's First Black Partner Garners Inspiration in the Fight for Racial Justice From the Civil War Battlefield

Mike Jones' great grandfather, Floyd Washington, was born in about 1845 as an enslaved person and fought with the 76th Infantry, U.S. Colored Division. Jones discusses how that history shaped his path as a litigator and his mission.

By Michael D. Jones

7 minute read

July 07, 2020 | National Law Journal

President Trump Should Reject Federal Land Grabs

The Great Outdoors Act creates a massive, permanent and mandatory expense line-item in the U.S. budget for the purchase of federal land. With nearly one-third of the U.S. already in federal hands, why does the national government need more land?

By Erin Hawley

6 minute read