She has litigated numerous cases on behalf of immigrants both in immigration court and before the Board of Immigration Appeals. She has been a speaker at numerous conferences regarding immigration laws and procedures. She also provides training and technical assistance to other attorneys and educational outreach to the community. Prior to joining FIAC, Lisette practiced immigration law in New York. She received her Juris Doctorate from Brooklyn Law School where she was the recipient of the Edward V. Sparer Public Interest Fellowship. She also was granted a judicial internship with New York State Supreme Court Justice Richard F. Braun. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from New York University. She is a member of the New York, New Jersey and Florida state bars.