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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December 02, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

Women, Influence & Power in Law 2019: Kim Matthews

Our 2019 special report honors women who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing the empowerment of women in law.

By ALM Staff

2 minute read

December 02, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

Women, Influence & Power in Law 2019: Kelly Mahon Tullier

Our 2019 special report honors women who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing the empowerment of women in law.

By ALM Staff

3 minute read

November 26, 2019 | National Law Journal

Navigating the Modern Corporate Investigation

Today, an unprecedented level of scrutiny exposes businesses to increasing legal reputational risk. To be prepared, investigations into corporate practices must include several key capabilities.

By Mike Cherkasky and Roy Pollitt

6 minute read

November 26, 2019 | International Edition

The Special Relationship: Is US-to-UK Referral Work Drying Up?

U.S. firms have quietly used local expertise to negotiate lateral market moves, but recent hiring activity is making U.K. firms nervous.

By Victoria Ostrander

2 minute read

November 04, 2019 | National Law Journal

Contacting Class Action Members Without Running Afoul of the Law

The U.S. Supreme Court's rulings on attorney communications with putative collective or class action members are less than intuitive. The legal standard is vague, context-specific and interpreted differently by each court. Speaking with putative collective or class action members is often considered a critical step of any representative action—but any such contact will likely be subject to scrutiny and must be conducted cautiously.

By Christina Tellado, Deisy Castro and Dana Feinstein

5 minute read