Lisa Dorcely, Esq.
About Lisa Dorcely, Esq.
Lisa Dorcely, Esq. is the Senior Corporate Counsel at Cision in Beltsville, Maryland, specializing in cyber-security compliance, business transactions, and intellectual property.
Current Role at Cision
Lisa Dorcely serves as Senior Corporate Counsel at Cision, based in Beltsville, Maryland, United States. In this role, she advises on key areas such as cyber-security compliance, business transactions, and corporate compliance related to intellectual property. Alongside these responsibilities, she develops training and reference materials for staff and contractors, and mitigates risks associated with service contracts for clients and vendors.
Previous Experience: GSI, Inc.
Prior to her current position at Cision, Lisa Dorcely was Corporate Counsel at GSI, Inc. from 2018 to 2021. During her three years at GSI, she was engaged in various legal affairs and corporate compliance matters, gaining extensive experience in this field.
Earlier Career Roles
Lisa Dorcely has held a variety of legal positions prior to joining Cision. She was a Legal & Compliance Specialist at Ark Mortgage, Inc. from 2016 to 2017, and a Legal Assistant at the Law Office of Bijal M. Jani from 2015 to 2016. Her earlier roles also include District Representative for NYS Senator David Carlucci from 2011 to 2012 and Community Liaison Coordinator for the NYS Assembly in 2011. She also worked as an Analyst/Operations Coordinator for Adult Day Health Care Council from 2007 to 2010.
Educational Background
Lisa Dorcely earned her Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, studying from 2012 to 2015. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Liberal Studies with a concentration in Public Policy and a Certificate of Graduate Study in Public Administration from SUNY Albany, completed in 2008. Additionally, she achieved her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from SUNY Albany in 2007.
Specializations and Expertise
Lisa Dorcely specializes in various aspects of corporate law and compliance. Her expertise includes Software Licensing, Information Technology Outsourcing, Business Outsourcing Processes, and Technology Transaction Strategies. She is particularly experienced in managing Hosting and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) contract solutions and implementations.