On Monday, December 8, 2025, the District of Columbia Court of Appeals (DCCA) suspended attorney Alisa Lachow Correa on an interim basis, following disciplinary action taken against her in Virginia.
The case is entitled “In the Matter of Alisa Lachow Correa,” with case no. 2025-D156.
The disciplinary actions in Virginia, which triggered the D.C. suspension, stem from notification failures related to a previous suspension. According to the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board, Correa was initially suspended from practicing law for sixty days, effective August 30, 2025. This suspension was a result of her misconduct concerning prior disciplinary actions.
The Virginia case centered around Correa’s failure to adhere to the notification requirements stipulated in a Memorandum Order issued on September 27, 2024. This prior order had already suspended her for six months and mandated that she comply with Part 6, Section IV, Paragraph 13-29 of the Virginia State Bar rules. This section requires attorneys to notify their clients, opposing counsel, and presiding judges of their suspension within 14 days.
While Correa claimed to have communicated her suspension through various means, including office notices and mailings, the Virginia State Bar found that she failed to provide adequate proof of these notifications. Specifically, she could not submit evidence confirming that she had informed her clients or opposing attorneys as required by the Bar rules. Correa admitted her inability to demonstrate compliance with these notification obligations, which the Virginia State Bar deemed a violation of the rules governing attorney conduct in Virginia.
The Virginia Disciplinary Board, in determining the appropriate sanction, acknowledged that there was no evidence suggesting Correa’s clients suffered direct harm due to the lack of notification. However, the Board emphasized that adherence to notification rules is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the legal profession and protecting clients’ interests.
As part of the Agreed Disposition in Virginia, Correa’s sixty-day suspension required her to notify her clients and opposing counsel of her suspension and provide proof of compliance to the Clerk of the Disciplinary System within 60 days. If she was not actively handling any client matters, she was required to submit an affidavit confirming this status. The Virginia Board explicitly warned that failure to comply with these requirements could lead to further disciplinary measures, potentially including the revocation of her law license.
The DCCA’s decision to suspend Correa in the District of Columbia reflects the reciprocal nature of disciplinary actions across jurisdictions.
According to Avvo, Ms. Correa is an immigration attorney in Woodbridge, Virginia. She attended the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, graduating in 2003. She acquired her law license in Virginia in the same year.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
