
About Lisa K. Lawrence
Ms. Lawrence has practiced employment law exclusively throughout her career, and is well-known for her work in the employment law field. She graduated with a B.A. from the University of Virginia with honors and earned her law degree from the Marshall Wythe School of Law at the College of William and Mary. Ms. Lawrence founded this firm in 1992 and has represented employees and employers in the public and private sectors. Clients are "impressed" by Ms. Lawrence's "poise and command of the law," adding that she is also "very helpful, detailed and patient."
Education
Legal Education
- The College of William and Mary, Marshall-Wythe School of Law, Williamsburg, Virginia
Non Legal Education
- University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
- B.A.
- Honors: With Honors
Current Employment Position(s)
- Owner, since November 1, 1993
Classes and Seminars
- "Employee Leaves of Absence: The Intersection of the ADA, the FMLA and Workers? Compensation",, Seminar Common Misconceptions In Human Resources In Virginia, January 26, 2006
- "Pre-Employment Documentation," "Documentation During The Employment Relationship," and "Documentation At The Termination Stage And Beyond", Seminar Employee Discharge And Documentation In Virginia, October 6, 2005
- "Exceptions to Virginia's Employment At Will Doctrine," and "Wrongful Discharge In Violation of Public Policy", Seminar Employment Law From A To Z In Virginia, March 14, 2006
- Representative Clients
- White Collar Employees
- Blue Collar Employees
- Federal, State and Local Government Employees
- Postal Workers
- Civil Service Employees
- Health Care Professionals
- Teachers
- Small Business Owners
Published Works
Articles
- Is there a 'smoking gun' hurdle for plaintiffs in employment discrimination suits with mixed motives?, VTLA Journal, Winter, 2004
Bar Admissions
- Virginia
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Virginia
- U.S. District Court Western District of Virginia
- U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
Other Affiliations
- Virginia Trial Lawyers Employment Law Section (Chair)
- American Bar Association
- National Employment Lawyers Association, Employment Law Section
Attorney Details
| Full Name | Lisa K. Lawrence |
| Firm | Lawrence & Queen |
| Address | 701 East Franklin St Suite 700, Richmond, VA 23219 |
| Phone | 804-409-8689 |
| Phone | 804-643-9368 |
| Website | www.lawrencequeen.com |
| New Clients | ✓ Currently accepting |