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Lisa Fairfax
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Fairfax in 2022
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| Born | 1970 (age 54–55) |
| Education | Harvard University (BA, JD) |
| Spouse(s) | Roger Fairfax |
| Children | 3 |
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| Institutions | George Washington University University of Pennsylvania |
Lisa M. Fairfax, born in 1970, is an American expert in law. She teaches at the University of Pennsylvania Law School as a special professor. Before this, she was a professor at the George Washington University Law School. She teaches about business law.
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Early Life and Education
Lisa Fairfax grew up in Compton, California. She was raised by a single parent. She went to Harvard University for her college studies. Later, she attended Harvard Law School. While there, she became friends with Ketanji Brown Jackson.
Career Highlights
Fairfax started her teaching career at the University of Maryland School of Law. In 2009, she joined the George Washington University Law School. There, she held a special title as the Alexander Hamilton Professor of Business Law.
Government and Legal Roles
Lisa Fairfax is connected with the Democratic Party. In October 2015, President Barack Obama chose her for a role. He nominated her to be a member of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This group helps make sure financial markets are fair. However, her nomination was not approved at that time.
In 2020, Fairfax was chosen to be a member of the American Law Institute. This is a group of top lawyers and judges. They work to make laws clearer and better.
University of Pennsylvania and Supreme Court
In 2021, Fairfax moved to the University of Pennsylvania Law School. She was given a special title there, called a Presidential Professorship.
In 2022, her friend Ketanji Brown Jackson was nominated. She was chosen to serve on the Supreme Court. This is the highest court in the country. Lisa Fairfax spoke at Jackson's hearing. She introduced her friend to the Senate committee.
Personal Life
Lisa Fairfax is married to Roger Fairfax. He is also a lawyer and leads the Howard University School of Law. Lisa and Roger Fairfax have three children.
