Lisa T. Sofferin
Named a Super Lawyer in the 2009, 2010 and 2011 Upstate Editions of New York Super Lawyer Magazine, Lisa T. Sofferin represents companies, organizations and individuals in a wide range of litigation and non-litigation matters. Her practice includes contract litigation involving manufacturers, distributors, shareholders and partnerships. She has been counsel in cases involving trademark and copyright infringement; Internet, domain name and e-commerce disputes; and claims of misappropriation of trade secrets and unfair competition. Ms. Sofferin handles cases involving claims of employment discrimination, wrongful termination and breach of employment agreements. She also provides corporate counsel support to companies which do not have in-house counsel. Such support includes providing guidance on matters related to employment laws, wage and hour compliance and benefits administration; protection of intellectual property; insurance procurement and risk management; negotiating and drafting business and employment agreements; providing counsel and advice regarding on-line business transactions; formulating dispute resolution and litigation strategies; and managing out of state and cross-border litigation. In addition, she represents insurance companies in contract interpretation and coverage disputes as well as defending insured claims such as construction, products liability, premises liability, wrongful death and assault and battery claims.
Prior to joining Brown & Kelly, Ms. Sofferin practiced law in Los Angeles, California. Ms. Sofferin obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and her juris doctorate from Loyola Law School (Los Angeles). She is admitted to practice in New York and California. She is also admitted to the United States Courts of Appeals for the Second, Seventh and Ninth Circuits; the United States District Courts for the Western, Southern and Northern Districts of New York, Central District of California and Central District of Illinois; and the United States Bankruptcy Courts for the Western District of New York and Central District of California.
Born in Toronto, Ontario, Ms. Sofferin leads the Firm's cross-border and federal court practice teams and is a certified federal court mediator. She is a member of the New York State Bar Association, the Bar Association of Erie County and the Defense Research Institute. She is also a member of Canadian Bar Association/Ontario Bar Association, the Canadian Defense Lawyers and Canadian American Bar Association. She is a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America.