Lisa
Bennett
Attorney
Lisa Bennett is an attorney at Ellis Porter, where she focuses on high-skilled immigrant and nonimmigrant matters, including EB-1A, EB-1B, EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW), and O-1 petitions. She works with researchers, scientists, and professionals across diverse fields. Lisa enjoys getting to know each client through both their past experience and future goals to identify viable pathways and build a personal case that reflects the unique individual behind it.
Outside of work, Lisa enjoys cooking and spending time with family.
- EDUCATION University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 2021)
University of Texas at San Antonio (M.Ed., Higher Education Administration, 2015)
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (B.A., International Studies, 2010)
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (B.A., Honors Scholar, German, 2010) - PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association
- BAR ADMISSIONS State Bar of Michigan
- LANGUAGES SPOKEN German