Lisa Hladik is an Associate in our Construction Law group, where she assists in preparing and analyzing construction contracts and other legal documents. Additionally, she represents a broad range of industry clients involved in construction-related claims, mediation, arbitration, and litigation, including owners, architects, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
In addition to her work with Construction Law, Lisa is active in our Litigation Department. She represents clients in civil and criminal matters at all stages of litigation, including pre-trial advocacy, motion practice, and trial. Bringing a strong command of complex disputes, shaped by her background in intellectual property and technical litigation, Lisa is experienced in managing cases that involve sophisticated factual records, expert testimony, and high-stakes commercial issues.
Before joining the firm, Lisa served as an Assistant Public Defender in Warren County, representing clients in misdemeanor and felony cases and acting as lead counsel in several trials. She conducted voir dire, examined witnesses, and delivered opening and closing statements, gaining substantial courtroom experience early on. She also worked at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer and Feld LLP in New York City on their Intellectual Property Litigation team, representing clients in patent and commercial disputes, including before the International Trade Commission.
Lisa is a registered Patent Attorney with a degree in Electrical Engineering, giving her a technical edge in cases involving engineering concepts, detailed project documentation, or technology-focused issues. In law school, she earned multiple moot court honors, served as Executive Editor for the Albany Law Review, graduated summa cum laude, and ranked in the top five of her class.
Whether representing businesses, industry professionals, or individuals, Lisa brings strong advocacy skills, technical insight, and a strategic, solutions-oriented approach to every case.
Education
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Albany Law School
JD, summa cum laude, 2022 -
Union College
BS in Electrical Engineering, summa cum laude, 1028
Admissions
- United States District Court, Northern District of New York
Professional Associations
- New York State Bar Association
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US Patent and Trademark Office
Registered Patent Attorney
