Lisa D. Pratt Email & Phone Number

Springfield, Va, Us

Washington, Dc, Us

Alexandria, Va

• Applied federal and state tax laws and regulatory requirements; advised clients regarding compliance• Responded to state and federal tax notices by preparing written responses and amendments • Prepared approximately 250 tax returns; implemented tax reduction strategies to analyze and minimize tax liabilities; provide great customer service for client acquisition and retention

Springfield, Va

• Represented individual accused of misdemeanors and in administrative licensing hearing; advised on license compliance• Researched applicable federal and state laws and policies, investigated allegations, interviewed witnesses, drafted pleadings and motions, conducted discovery, retained expert witnesses, and argued case before appropriate tribunal• Argued Writ of Prohibition, criminal trial, and 3 day formal administrative hearing

• Individually selected to revitalize organization. Successfully reviewing legal structure of organization• Plan board and annual meetings for remote team, establish board priorities, and organize details and track progress to meet objectives • Developed strategic and development plan in collaboration with board to rebuild organization• Advised on tax laws and lobby restrictions for tax exempt organizations, consulted with outside legal counsel, monitored applicable legal compliance with federal and state laws

Alexandria, Virginia, United States

• Researched policy reform bills from all 50 states and drafted new proposal to make it easier for homeless to get state-issued ID cards. Work collaboratively with team members and coalition partners in creating advocacy campaign and represented proposal to state senator• Successfully campaigned for policy change affecting homeless individuals during a pandemic reducing the time it took to get state-issued ID necessary to get housing from 8 to 4 weeks • Organize DMV connect ID events, developed and evaluated effectiveness of process to manage and organize client throughout the event and inform chapter leader on strategies to develop it• Drafted Power of Attorney documents and name change petitions, represented clients on probation in show cause name change hearings• Collaborated with partner and government organizations, engaged in outreach at community events, in local jails, and homeless shelters

• Transformed the organization that was functioning without bylaws, researched organization, updated antiquated bylaws through collaboration with the board, and dramatically improved the processes through which the organization functioned• Managed concession and team merchandising including inventory management, vendor solicitation, product pricing, manage and train volunteer staff, supervised volunteers, created leadership structure to manage responsibility areas. Switched to a pre-order system to eliminate waste from stocking inventory, • Planned and managed the annual swim-a-thon fundraiser, implementing online donation system • Created tiered sponsorship levels to increase money raised, acquired new sponsors, created new partnerships with business for fundraising

• Managed concession and team merchandising including inventory management, vendor solicitation, product pricing, manage and train volunteer staff, supervised volunteers, created leadership structure to manage responsibility areas. Switched to a pre-order system to eliminate waste from stocking inventory,

Springfield, Va

• Represented individuals accused of misdemeanors through the Indigent Defense Commission and midwives in administrative licensing hearings• Researched applicable federal, state, and local laws and policies, investigated allegations, interviewed witnesses

HIV/AIDS AND FAMILY LAW LITIGATION CLINICRepresent low income, HIV positive mother in neglect proceedings regarding her HIV positive child. Drafted and filed motion in limine, motion to enlarge time for discovery, motion for continuance and written closing argument. Argued case in two day bench trial in front of Magistrate Judge Albert. Served over 400 pro bono hours.

Worked with agoraphobic client to obtain birth certificate for six year old child born at home. Researched and submitted relevant information to Office of Vital Records, interviewed witnesses, and drafted petition for delayed birth certificate.

Represented firefighter reassigned for requesting a review of five alarm fire in apartment building and blowing the whistle on procedural violations. Researched §1983 municipal liability claims and first amendment law. Drafted legal memoranda to general counsel. Served over 350 pro bono hours.

Organized and calendared abuse and neglect cases. Reviewed cases involving familiar removal of children with disabilities and failure to vaccinate.

• Provided support and education for women who have had a cesarean • Established new chapters in 13 states, doubled number of regional chapters in one year• Edited training manual on leadership, marketing, and fundraising• Attended legislative training workshop conducted by the North American Registry of Midwives• Researched and educated chapters on effects of midwifery laws on VBAC access

Doctor Of Law - Jd

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Criminology