Alison Frankel on 37 Years of Legal Journalism

In this episode of Raising the Bar with RebuttalPR, host Ray DeLorenzi speaks with Alison Frankel, a veteran legal journalist who recently retired after 37 years of reporting, including a prolific tenure at Reuters. Alison reflects on her career and discusses the relationships she built on both sides of the “v” and how those relationships shaped her reporting and evolved over time. 

Alison delves into the evolving role of journalism in the legal world, her experiences engaging with lawyers, judges, and plaintiffs, and the major trends shaping mass torts today. Alison also shares how her early days at American Lawyer Media shaped her love for legal journalism and what made her daily column a unique resource for legal professionals and beyond. 

Tune in for an engaging conversation filled with wisdom, humor, and a behind-the-scenes look at the legal stories that defined Alison's career. 

Learn more about Alison Frankel’s work at www.reuters.com/authors/alison-frankel.