Marisa finds great satisfaction in guiding clients through challenging legal situations with empathy and professionalism. Her background handling high-net-worth family law matters, corporate transactions, and litigation has provided her with a unique perspective, allowing her to craft tailored solutions for each client’s needs.

Whether representing individuals in divorce and family law proceedings or advising businesses on strategic transactions, she approaches every case with diligence and determination.

A fierce advocate for her clients, Marisa has represented individuals in family, matrimonial, and child support matters at the Women’s Rights Information Center in Englewood, NJ, clerked for the Honorable Ronny Jo Siegal, J.S.C., Passaic County, Family Division, and litigated complex cases at Finnerty, Canda & Drisgula, P.C., working alongside forensic experts and specialized attorneys.

On the corporate side, she has served as a partner at OlenderFeldman LLP, leading mergers and acquisitions transactions, and held key roles at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, Davis Polk & Wardwell, Latham & Watkins LLP and Day & Associates, LLC.

Marisa earned her J.D. degree from Georgetown University Law Center, graduating magna cum laude. While at Georgetown, she was an Editor for The Georgetown Law Journal and a member of the prestigious Order of the Coif, a distinction awarded to the top of her class. She also holds a B.A. in Public Policy Studies from Duke University, where she graduated cum laude.

Recognized for her excellence, Marisa was named a New Jersey Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2012 and 2013. She is admitted to practice law in both New Jersey and New York and has successfully represented clients in numerous courts across the region.

Beyond her legal career, Marisa enjoys engaging in intellectual debates, exploring new travel destinations, and spending time with family and friends. She is passionate about mentoring young attorneys and sharing her expertise in both litigation and corporate law.