Lisa Robertson, J.D. Email and Phone Number

Provide research and technical analysis for the Tax Commissioner regarding disputed Virginia sales and use tax issues and tax litigation before various courts. Draft responses to administrative appeals, offers in compromise and ruling requests filed by Virginia taxpayers. Identify recurring disputed issues and other policy matters and coordinate with other areas of the Tax Department to determine if policy guidance or clarification is required. Synthesize complex tax issues and effectively communicate such results in a manner suitable for the intended audience. Answer technical questions for internal and external customers.

Served as a law clerk for a Circuit Court Judge. Prepared summaries of cases for hearings and trials. Conducted legal research on matters involving jurisdiction in custody disputes, valuation of property for eminent domain, civil conspiracy, arbitration agreements and attorney’s fees in nonsuit. Drafted orders. Prepared draft letter opinions on issues taken under advisement. Reviewed orders proposed by counsel to assess legal accuracy and consistency with Court’s rulings from the bench.

UNITED STATES NAVY, NAVY RECRUITING DISTRICT RICHMOND, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Officer Recruiter, Lieutenant 1995-1998• Recognized as Recruiter of the Year (3 times)• Earned Admiral’s Excellence Award (only 10 awarded each year nationally)Accessed over 100 candidates for the U. S. Navy’s Officer Programs. Interviewed candidates for Navy Officer Programs. Handled client base of over 100 people. Managed operating budget of $20,000. Served as Assistant Department Head of Officer Programs. Managed office of seven officers, enlisted and civilian personnel. Prepared weekly reports and reviewed officer applications for submission to the selection board. UNITED STATES NAVY, TRAINING SQUADRON FOUR, PENSACOLA, FLORIDA Assistant Administrative Officer and Legal Officer, Lieutenant (junior grade) 1992-1995Managed office of five Navy enlisted personnel and operating budget of over $400,000. Provided legal assistance for command members, coordinated all facets of non-judicial punishment (Captain’s Mast) and conducted and coordinated administrative separations.