Lisa A Colpoys

Lisa Colpoys leads the nationally-recognized nonprofit Illinois Legal Aid Online, which uses technology to lower barriers to the law so that people can understand their legal options, make informed decisions and represent themselves in court. As ILAO's Executive Director, Lisa cultivates innovation and guides product development, including five websites, two first-to-market mobile apps, an award-winning online triage & intake system, automated document systems, interactive e-learning platforms, and a video game.

Before joining ILAO, Lisa served as Director of Legal Services at CARPLS, Chicago’s legal aid hotline, and spent several years in private practice as a sole practitioner representing small businesses and individuals in a wide variety of legal matters.

Lisa was recognized as one of “40 Under 40” Illinois Attorneys to Watch and was named by the ABA Journal as one of “10 Women to Watch in Legal Tech”. She is a Fellow of the College of Law Practice Management, a member of the ABA Standing Committee on the Delivery of Legal Services, and serves on several other national, statewide and local groups focused on technology, self-represented persons and affordable legal services.

When she’s not working to change the system, Lisa is outside with her family, running, biking, skiing, and doing other otherdoors activities. Tweets at @lcolpoys.