Lisa Mankofsky

Experience

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  Pierson Ball & Dowd

  Sept 1986 - Dec 1989

  Associate

  I litigated commercial tort and contract claims with a specialty in distributor termination cases and health care coverage claims. I also have litigated employment law actions. I planned strategy, handled discovery, motion practice, and settlement negotiations, prepared for trial, and tried cases.

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  Reed Smith LLP

  Jan 1990 - Nov 1990

  Associate

  I litigated commercial tort and contract claims with a specialty in distributor termination cases and trademark claims. I planned strategy, handled discovery, motion practice, and settlement negotiations, and I prepared for trial.

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  Foley & Lardner LLP

  Nov 1990 - May 2017

  I supervised teams of attorneys, consultants, and other professionals to resolve multi-million dollar commercial disputes through federal litigation, arbitration, and negotiation of settlement agreements. From developing strategies to managing and supervising the day-to-day operation of cases, I oversaw all aspects of cases, including supervising research and briefs, and handling oral arguments and trials. My cases raised complex legal issues, often involving areas of the law that were developing or unsettled.I focused on resolving high stakes disputes including breach of contract, torts, fraud, false advertising, Consumer Protection Acts, False Claims Act, unfair competition, franchise, trademark infringement, trade secrets, and patent infringement claims. I have worked on consumer protection laws prohibiting deceptive and unconscionable business practices in the areas of food, drug and product safety, and preventing telemarketing abuse. Show less

  • Partner

    Feb 1995 - May 2017

  • Associate

    Nov 1990 - Jan 1995
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  A2L Consulting

  Jun 2018 - Jul 2019

  Senior Litigation Consultant

  As a Senior Litigation Consultant, I assisted top trial litigation teams in developing persuasive trial themes and arguments, supported by effective demonstrative exhibits and mock jury research. I consulted with the trial teams to improve themes and arguments in diverse cases, including those raising deceptive practices and issues under state Consumer Protection Acts and the False Claims Act.

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  Center for Science in the Public Interest

  Aug 2019 - now

  Senior Director Of Litigation

  The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) is a prominent food and health consumer advocacy organization, which publishes the Nutrition Action Healthletter. Collaborating with co-counsel and CSPI attorneys, as Litigation Director, I lead CSPI’s efforts to identify and bring class action litigation challenging deceptive and misleading advertising and labeling practices, primarily concerning food and supplements. I also oversee the preparation and filing of amicus briefs and CSPI’s involvement in administrative lawsuits alleging violations of the Administrative Procedure Act. Show less