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.

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December 17, 2023 | International Edition

What a Year! The Legal Industry Year in Review

There's no question that 2023 has been an eventful year, filled with news about law firm mergers, AI and the impact of war. Here are some highlights. Check out what you might have missed.

By Lisa Shuchman

8 minute read

December 05, 2023 | International Edition

Proportionality in Armed Conflict: How to Assess, and Who Decides

The current conflict between Israel and Hamas raises a host of legal questions about the application of the Law of Armed Conflict. For lawyers to engage seriously in the debate, it is important to state the law clearly and precisely, argues Prof. Amichai Cohen, an Israeli expert.

By Amichai Cohen, Barnea Jaffa Lande

5 minute read

December 03, 2023 | International Edition

The Ripple Effects Flowing Through the Global Legal Industry

By definition, a ripple effect occurs when a disturbance occurs in a system and moves outward to shake up an increasingly larger part of that system. And so it is in the legal industry—whether it be caused by salary wars, cybersecurity risks, artificial intelligence or geopolitics, writes The Global Lawyer.

By Lisa Shuchman

9 minute read

November 28, 2023 | International Edition

UK to Reform Arbitration Act to Maintain Position as World Leader in International Arbitration

The proposed reforms, a fine-tuning of the 27-year-old arbitration law that has not been updated since its original passing, are intended to improve efficiency, lower costs, boost economic growth and ensure the U.K. remains a state-of-the-art seat of arbitration.

By Davis Williams, Jones Walker

5 minute read

November 05, 2023 | International Edition

In the Law Firm-Client Relationship, Law Firms Are Playing a Dangerous Game

Law firms are raising rates to protect and increase profits. Corporate legal departments are cutting costs and bringing more work in-house. Where does this leave the legal industry?

By Lisa Shuchman

7 minute read

October 16, 2023 | International Edition

The Sound of Silence is Getting Louder: Sometimes Law Firms Just Have to Speak Out

In 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 Elsewhere

Most 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 Answer

With 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 Firms

Kirkland & 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

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