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.
November 11, 2024 | The American Lawyer
America Voted. What's Next For Big Law?It's difficult to predict what will happen once Donald Trump is sworn in as President of the United States but it's fairly certain that whatever he does, Big Law will be busy, the Global Lawyer writes.
By Lisa Shuchman
5 minute read
November 10, 2024 | International Edition
America Voted. What's Next For Big Law?It's difficult to predict what will happen once Donald Trump is sworn in as President of the United States but it's fairly certain that whatever he does, Big Law will be busy, the Global Lawyer writes.
By Lisa Shuchman
5 minute read
October 13, 2024 | International Edition
'Who By Fire?': Reflecting On Law Firms in a Tumultuous YearIn a year punctuated by law firm mergers, office closures, and wars, law firms might want to take time to reflect on what has transpired and what they might see in the coming year, writes The Global Lawyer. Even in an industry that acts like it knows where it's going, there are no certainties.
By Lisa Shuchman
7 minute read
October 07, 2024 | International Edition
A Year of War: Law Firms in the Middle East PersevereOne year after turmoil in the Middle East erupted following the Hamas attack in Israel and the ensuing war in Gaza, law firms across the region have continued to function. But the cost of war has taken its toll.
By Amy Guthrie | Dario Sabaghi | Lisa Shuchman
8 minute read
September 22, 2024 | International Edition
Is the Global Elite Bigger Than We Think?The Global Elite is merely a concept—one that is ill-defined and may not actually exist. But Big Law is behaving as if it does, and everyone wants to be a part of it, writes The Global Lawyer.
By Lisa Shuchman
5 minute read
August 27, 2024 | International Edition
Carrots vs. Sticks: How Companies Are Using Corporate Compliance Strategies to Fight Corruption in Latin AmericaCorruption in Latin America remains widespread, despite government efforts to curtail it, but businesses operating in the region are rising to the challenge. Data from a recent survey reveals that corporations are increasingly responding to elevated corruption risks and low levels of trust in state institutions by adopting sophisticated compliance strategies that mitigate risks and protect legitimate business operations. (Part 2)
By Gregory Bates and James Tillen, Miller & Chevalier Chartered
5 minute read
August 26, 2024 | International Edition
Carrots vs. Sticks: Corporate Compliance, Not Enforcement, Is Driving the Fight Against Corruption in Latin AmericaCorruption in Latin America remains widespread despite government efforts to curtail it, but businesses operating in the region are rising to the challenge. Data from a recent survey reveals that corporations are increasingly responding to elevated corruption risks and low levels of trust in state institutions by adopting sophisticated compliance strategies that mitigate risks and protect legitimate business operations.
By Gregory Bates and James Tillen, Miller & Chevalier Chartered
5 minute read
July 23, 2024 | International Edition
Sullivan & Cromwell, Simpson Thacher, Freshfields Advise on Bosch's $8B Acquisition of Johnson Controls and Hitachi AssetsThe all-cash transaction is the largest acquisition to date for the privately held German technology group.
By Ulrike Barth
2 minute read
July 17, 2024 | International Edition
Squire Patton Boggs Launches Office in Geneva, Continues Expansion Across EuropeThe new office will focus on commodities and shipping, international trade, international dispute resolution, government investigations and sanctions. the firm said.
By James Jackson
2 minute read
July 14, 2024 | International Edition
Law Firm Numbers: They're Not All That They SeemLaw firms like to focus on data and metrics but numbers only tell part of the story, writes The Global Lawyer. Are firms ignoring the big picture?
By Lisa Shuchman
7 minute read
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