Lisa M. Lorish at a glance
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Lisa M. Lorish
Judge · Court of Appeals of Virginia
Biography
Professional career
- Judge on the Virginia Court of Appeals, elected in 2021 to an eight‐year term ending in 2029, with a background in public defense, litigation, and legal academia
- Judge on the Virginia Court of Appeals, a position she assumed on September 1, 2021 after being elected by the Virginia General Assembly on August 10, 2021, to fill a seat created by Senate Bill 1261, which expanded the court from 11 to 17 judges.
- Base salary as a Virginia Court of Appeals judge: $231,889
Education
- University of Virginia School of Law — Order of the Coif member, Virginia Law Review essays development editor, John M. Olin Scholar in Law and Economics, Raven Award recipient — J.D. (2008)
- in Psychology, Princeton University — B.A. (2003)
Additional information
- Her term runs until August 31, 2029.
- Lorish has authored judicial commentary, including a 2025 article on Virginia’s interpretation of the state constitution regarding speech and religion, noting a landmark case that expanded religious liberties beyond federal protections.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Cell Phones And Electronic Devices
Statewide
Virginia courts commonly restrict cell phones and other electronic devices in court buildings; counsel and litigants should check the local court policy before arrival.
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Sources
Identity source checked July 26, 2026.
Biography sources checked October 11, 2026.
Office of the Executive Secretary, Supreme Court of Virginia official judicial roster
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