Lisa Christoffersen
Attorney
lmc@cmlseattle.com
206-340-1033 ext. 303
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Lisa Christoffersen joined Cowan Miller & Lederman in 1999. Her practice includes family and employment-based US immigration law, and she has a particular interest in small start-ups, L visas and E visas, and artists. On a volunteer basis, she serves as a pro bono attorney with an emphasis on VAWA domestic violence cases.
Education
- Middlebury College, BA with Honors, History & East Asian Studies, 1992
- University of Washington, MAIS, Japanese Studies, 1998, FLAS Fellow
- University of Washington, JD, 1998. Pacific Rim Law & Policy Journal Comments Editor
Awards & Recognition
- Rising Star – Washington Law & Politics
Professional and Community Involvement
- American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
- Member
- Chair, AILA Washington State Department of Labor Liaison Committee
- King County Bar Association
- Member
- Washington State Bar Association
- Member
- Northwest Immigrant Rights Project and UW Immigrant Family Advocacy Project
- Volunteer attorney
Why Do I Practice Immigration Law?
I am an immigration lawyer because it is a “people” practice. I truly enjoy working with the interesting and entrepreneurial people who contact us. I strongly believe in the benefits of US immigration and get satisfaction from making confusing government processes go smoothly and quickly. I have lived and worked in Europe, NE Asia, and Australia, and my love of travel and interest in the international community remains strong. I spent several years living in Japan as a student, teacher, and an aide in the government, and continue to find it gratifying to work with Japanese clients.