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Lisa Kaufman
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Lisa Kaufman is a prominent attorney and partner at Davis Kaufman PLLC, a law firm based in Austin, Texas. With over 29 years of legislative experience, including 26 years specifically in Texas, she has established herself as a significant figure in both legal and lobbying practices.12
Professional Background
Legislative Roles::
- Before co-founding Davis Kaufman PLLC in 2012 with Denise Davis, Kaufman served as the Director of Budget & Policy and Special Counsel to Texas Speaker Joe R. Straus. In this capacity, she was recognized for her ability to build consensus on critical budgetary and policy issues during the 2009 and 2011 legislative sessions.1
- She has also held positions such as:
Federal Experience::
- Kaufman's career includes serving as Senior Investigative Counsel to the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee and as Special Counsel to the U.S. House of Representatives Government Reform and Oversight Committee. Additionally, she practiced civil and criminal litigation at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld in Washington, D.C..13
Education and Credentials
Kaufman earned her Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science, Cum Laude, from Washington University in St. Louis, followed by a law degree from George Washington University.14 She is also a certified mediator in Texas and was named a 2012 Fellow at The Center for Public Policy Dispute Resolution at the University of Texas School of Law.1
Community Involvement
In addition to her legal work, Kaufman is active in various community organizations:
- She serves on the Executive Committee of Austin’s ZACH Theatre as Treasurer.
- She is a board member of the Central Texas Region Anti-Defamation League.
- She is a founding board member of Dress For Success Austin, which supports women in achieving economic independence.13
Kaufman's extensive experience and active engagement in both legal and community spheres make her a respected leader in her field.
