Lissa Kaufman

About Lissa

Lissa is a passionate and thoughtful advocate for her clients. Her experience representing thousands of individuals in a diverse array of legal matters gives Lissa unique perspective and enables her to think outside the box. Her skills as a problem-solver and litigator allow her to get the best results possible for her clients.

Lissa loves her work as an attorney. She has practiced law in Oregon since 1997 working with clients whose legal problems often seem beyond their control. Lissa strives to empower clients so that they can understand their options and move forward. She is compassionate, but tough. Her advocacy is client-focused and comprehensive.

Lissa hails from the East Coast but has been in the Northwest since 1991. She is the mother of two boys and enjoys taking advantage of all this wonderful city and region has to offer.

Career

• Principal — Kaufman Law & Associates, December 2014 – Present
• Director — Portland State University Student Legal Services, August 2006 – December 2014
• Staff Attorney — Metropolitan Public Defender, February 1998 – August 2006
• Staff Attorney — Oregon Legal Services, July 1996 – February 1998

Press & Publications

• Portland Business Journal: People on the Move
• The Oregonian: PSU's Lissa Kaufman Wins Judge Mercedes Deiz Award
• The Oregonian: At Long Last, Wills for First Responders
• Oregon Women Lawyers Advance Sheet: OWLS Bestows Awards at Roberts-Deiz Dinner

Community Involvement

• Multnomah Bar Association Board of Directors
• Youth Rights and Justice Board of Directors
• Multnomah County DA's Citizen Budget Advisory Committee
• Volunteer Attorney for Children, Multnomah County Circuit Court
• Volunteer Attorney Mediator, Multnomah County Circuit Court
• CLIF Project Volunteer
• Mentor, Explore the Law Program, PSU & MBA
• Collaborator, Oregon State Bar Diversity Toolkit
• Past President, OSB Juvenile Law Section Executive Committee