Lisa Helem

Lisa Helem

Lisa Helem is the editor in chief of The National Law Journal. Contact her at [email protected]. On Twitter: @lhelemNLJ

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July 15, 2020 | National Law Journal

Curing the Corporate Racism Pandemic — 5 Actions for Companies to Take Now

A group of legal executives working to increase the numbers of Black general counsel in the Fortune 1000 spotlights the need for greater diversity in corporate leadership roles.

By Felice Gray-Kemp, April Miller Boise and Ernest Tuckett

6 minute read

July 06, 2020 | National Law Journal

The Future of the Death Penalty: Do All Black Lives Really Matter?

If black lives matter, then eliminating death row as a vestige of institutionalized racism that marks American law will be a fitting legacy of George Floyd and those who march in his name. 

By Mark MacDougall

6 minute read

July 02, 2020 | Law.com

'I Hope We All Keep Up the Momentum and Keep the Strength:' Black Women Firm Leaders Speak

Grace Speights of Morgan Lewis and Tara Elliott of Latham & Watkins discuss the current landscape and the conversations they're having about race.

By Lisa Helem | Vanessa Blum

2 minute read

June 24, 2020 | National Law Journal

The Constitution and Religious Gatherings

After Attorney General William Barr's issued memorandum was issued in April, the question is being asked "how does the Constitution limit the government's response to a public health emergency?"

By Michael de Leeuw and Tamar Wise

6 minute read

June 23, 2020 | National Law Journal

July/August Editor's Note: Unpacking the NLJ 500 and the Future After Floyd

NLJ Editor-in-Chief Lisa Helem shares highlights of the NLJ's July/August magazine issue, including the NLJ 500.

By Lisa Helem

3 minute read

June 23, 2020 | National Law Journal

From the NLJ Magazine: Black Firm Leaders on George Floyd and the Way Forward

I recently spoke with A. Scott Bolden, D.C. office managing partner of Reed Smith, and Ben Wilson, chairman of Beveridge & Diamond about inequality, inclusion and where they think progress could be made.

By Lisa Helem

8 minute read

June 05, 2020 | Law.com

'This Has to Be a Seminal Moment': Black Law Firm Leaders on Inequity, Ire and What Comes Next

A. Scott Bolden, D.C. managing partner of Reed Smith, and Ben Wilson, chairman of Beveridge & Diamond, discuss their own experiences with racism, how they practice authentic leadership and their hopes for greater understanding and inclusion in the legal profession and the nation beyond.

By Lisa Helem | Vanessa Blum

2 minute read

June 01, 2020 | National Law Journal

When CARES Act Aid Triggers Criminal Liability

Unprecedented in size and scope, the CARES Act makes available over $2 trillion in economic aid. But the governmental nature of CARES Act assistance could trigger liability under a number of statutes.

By Eric Nitz and Emily Damrau

5 minute read

May 31, 2020 | National Law Journal

June Editor's Note: In These D.C. Practices, Excellence Is the Standard

NLJ Editor-in-Chief Lisa Helem shares highlights of the NLJ's June magazine issue, including the 2020 D.C. Litigation Departments of the Year.

By Lisa Helem

3 minute read

May 28, 2020 | National Law Journal

Leadership and the Law: How Law Firms Can Fix a Puzzling Quirk

There's a need for greater investment in law firm leadership training, argues Cohen Milstein partner Betsy Miller.

By Betsy Miller

6 minute read