Lisa Volpe graduated from Southwestern University School of Law in 1989 and began her legal career by litigating civil cases in California. Her passion for law soon took her to New York, where she played an active role in the Appellate Division, Second Department. There, Lisa worked diligently as a Senior Appellate Court Attorney and made significant contributions to the Motions Department. Her capabilities and commitment to the legal field also earned her the position of Principal Law Secretary to an Associate Justice of the Court.
CONTRIBUTION TO MENTAL HYGIENE LEGAL SERVICE
In 2002, Lisa joined the Mental Hygiene Legal Service (MHLS), an agency working under the Appellate Division. At MHLS, she was deeply involved in civil litigation and appeals across both the New York State and Federal courts. Her role expanded over the years, and she ascended to the position of Deputy Chief Attorney, where she oversaw the Special Litigation and Appeals Unit. During her time at MLHS, Lisa frequently spoke on guardianship, health care law, and mental hygiene law. Her audiences included professionals at hospitals, healthcare facilities, various New York bar associations, and the New York State Bar Association’s Annual meetings.
ACADEMIC CONTRIBUTIONS
From 2010 to 2014, Lisa shared her wealth of knowledge as a faculty member at Benjamin Cardozo School of Law. She taught her students lawyering skills, legal research, and writing. Her approach to teaching mirrored her practice style: focused, practical, and always rooted in real-world application.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
Lisa focuses her practice on appellate law. She uses her thorough understanding of the appeals process and her ability to effectively argue cases before higher courts to support her clients.
BAR ADMISSIONS
Lisa is currently admitted to practice in New York and was admitted in California from 1990 to 2024.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Lisa is a proud member of the New York State Bar Association.
EDUCATION
Lisa studied at Sarah Lawrence College and earned her undergraduate degree in 1974 before pursuing her law degree at Southwestern University School of Law and graduating in 1989.
PUBLICATIONS
Lisa Volpe has co-authored several notable publications in her field, including:
- “Psychiatric Advance Directives: A New York Perspective,” published in the NYSBA Health Law Journal in Spring 2017.
- “A Response to ‘Alternatives to Eviction’: Protecting Against Misuse of the Mental Hygiene Law and the Importance of Least Restrictive Alternatives,” published in the NYSBA Elder and Special Needs Law Journal in Spring 2022.
Lisa Volpe continues to influence the fields of appellate and mental hygiene law through her committed practice, teaching, and writing. At Horn Appellate Group, she brings a seasoned perspective and top-notch legal representation to each case she handles.
