Lisa I. Carteen

A problem solver by nature, Lisa works closely with clients to gain a thorough understanding of their business and strategic goals to provide creative, efficient, and cost-effective solutions to their issues.

In her complex commercial litigation practice, Lisa focuses on the defense of emerging companies and multinational corporations in the retail, consumer products, and technology sectors. She has substantial experience defending business litigation cases and counseling clients on matters involving the purchase and sale of businesses, real estate disputes, trade secret misappropriation, unfair competition, and shareholder disputes.

In her intellectual property practice, Lisa recognizes the importance of focused advocacy in prosecuting and defending clients’ patents, trademarks, trade dress, trade secrets, and copyrights. As counsel to startups, manufacturers, and retailers, Lisa keeps a keen eye on the costs and burdens of litigation as she identifies innovative ways to support clients’ business strategies in developing, monetizing, and protecting their IP portfolios.

Lisa’s practice also includes prosecuting and defending employment matters, including sales representative commission claims, wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation, and harassment. She advises management and executives on employment practices, including employment contracts and separation agreements.

Born and raised in Southern California, Lisa enjoys taking in live music and playing outside with her Shih Tzu Celie.