On Monday, August 11, 2025, the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board accepted an Agreed Disposition for Attorney Alisa Lachow Correa, imposing a sixty-day suspension from practicing law due to her misconduct related to prior disciplinary actions.
The case is entitled “In the Matter of Alisa Lachow Correa,” with case no. 25-000-135082.
The disciplinary proceedings stemmed from Correa’s failure to comply with the notification requirements outlined in a previous Memorandum Order. On September 27, 2024, she was suspended for six months. Respondent was ordered to comply with the requirements of Part 6, Section IV, Paragraph 13-29. This section mandates that attorneys must notify their clients, opposing counsel, and presiding judges of their suspension within 14 days.
Despite stating that she had communicated her suspension through various methods, including posted notices in her office and mailings to clients, Correa failed to provide adequate proof of these notifications. The Virginia State Bar found that she failed to submit any evidence confirming that she had informed her clients or opposing attorneys as required. Correa admitted that she could not demonstrate compliance with the notification obligations, which constitutes a breach of the rules governing attorney conduct in Virginia.
The Disciplinary Board considered these facts carefully when determining the sanction. They noted that while there was no evidence suggesting that Correa’s clients suffered harm due to her lack of notification, her failure to comply with the established procedures warranted disciplinary action. The Board emphasized that adherence to these rules is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the legal profession and protecting clients’ interests.
As part of the Agreed Disposition, Correa’s suspension took effect as of August 30, 2025. She is required to notify her clients and opposing counsel of her suspension and must provide proof of compliance to the Clerk of the Disciplinary System within 60 days. If she is not handling any client matters, Correa must submit an affidavit confirming this status.
The Board warned that failure to comply with these requirements could result in additional disciplinary measures, including potential revocation of her law license.
The Disposition states:
“It is ORDERED that the Disciplinary Board accepts the Agreed Disposition, and the Respondent shall receive Sixty-day Suspension, as set forth in the Agreed Disposition.”
According to Avvo.com, 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.
