Lisa D. Hayes

Lisa D. Hayes is an Adjunct Professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, part of the City University of New York (CUNY). She holds positions as Associate General Counsel of One Brooklyn Health System, Inc., and serves on the board of the New York Branch of the NAACP. Ms. Hayes is also Vice Chair of the Health Law Section of the New York State Bar Association and a member of the City Bar's Health Law Committee. Her expertise spans healthcare law, not-for-profit corporate law, and community economic development.

• Education:
• J.D., Fordham University School of Law (1992)
• M.S.P.H., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1984, Health Administration)
• B.S., Howard University (1980, Microbiology)

Her research interests focus on intersections of health law, urban development, and community justice. She has notably contributed to initiatives like the NY Bar Association’s Vaccination Task Force (2021). Courses taught include “Community-Based Approaches to Justice,” emphasizing practical legal frameworks for social equity.

Ms. Hayes actively engages with professional and community organizations, including leadership roles in the Abyssinian Baptist Church and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Her career reflects a commitment to advancing community justice through legal and policy advocacy.