Lisa Dwyer

1999 - Current

Law Office of Lisa Dwyer, P.C.

President

2017 - 2019

State of Michigan Attorney General's Office

Specially-appointed Attorney

I represented a state defendant in the Flint Water Crisis criminal and civil cases. My co-counsel and I negotiated a dismissal of his state case. Presently, I have resigned as his civil attorney, as the case requires a specialist.

2003 - 2007

City of Clawson, State of Michigan

Mayor

1998 - 1999

Law Office of Kevin Ernst. P.L.C.

Senior Associate

Criminal defense and civil section 1983 claims in federal court.

1997 - 1998

University of Detroit Mercy School of Law

Adjunct Professor Entertainment Law

1994 - 1998

Legal Aid and Defenders' Association of Michigan

Public Defender

1994 - 1994

Advantage Legal Services

Associate

Family law, plaintiff and defense, in a fast-paced, low-fee structure, firm. Great background for my criminal practice on all levels.

1992 - 1993

Sheldon Halpern, P.C.

Associate

Worked with Shelly as a law student, then, as a practicing attorney. Got my writing lashes there. Man, he was tough on the paper page. But, I grew and fostered my voice.

1992 - 1992

St. John Hospital and Medical Center

Legal Affairs Intern

Taught defensive litigation techniques, risk management and general legal functions for the hospital, as in, posting timely notices regarding federal and state regulations, for one.

1992 - 1992

Professor Howard Abrams (U of DM)

Research Intern

I was Prof. Abrams research assistant as he was writing his Copyright Treatise for Clark Boardman. I easily evaluated over 100 law review articles for topics and accuracy, while source-checking and proof-reading numerous chapters for publication. Loved this work. Prof. Abrams became a mentor of mine in Entertainment Law.

1990 - 1992

University of Detroit Mercy School of Law

J.D. (1992) | Law

1985 - 1989

Saint Louis University

B.A. (1989) | English; Science & Technology;

Honors: Honors Society