Lisa Fairfax

Chairman at

Georgetown Day School, Inc.

55 year

Consumer Services

Commercial Services

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Lisa M.
Fairfax is currently the Chairman at Georgetown Day School, Inc., a Director at DirectWomen, a Member at The American Law Institute, and a Professor at The University of Pennsylvania Law School.
She previously served as an Independent Director at Franchise Group, Inc. from 2021 to 2023, the Director of the Corporate Law & Governance Initiative at George Washington University Law School from 2009 to 2021, and as a Professor & Director of the Business Law Program at The University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law.
She was also a Member of the National Adjudicatory Council at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. Ms. Fairfax received her undergraduate degree from Georgetown University, her graduate degree from Harvard Law School, and her undergraduate degree from Harvard College.

Lisa Fairfax active positions

Companies	Position	Start
The University of Pennsylvania Law School The University of Pennsylvania Law School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Georgetown Day School, Inc. Georgetown Day School, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Chairman	-
DirectWomen DirectWomen DirectWomen is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing the representation of women lawyers on corporate boards by preparing and positioning them for effective board service. The private company is based in New York, NY. The organization develops women attorneys with the experience, independence, and business judgment necessary for board roles and emphasizes the unique value lawyer-directors bring through their legal expertise, professional judgment, and knowledge of regulation and risk management. DirectWomen offers signature programs and resources such as the annual Board Institute, quarterly webinars on board service topics, the Sandra Day O’Connor Board Excellence Award Luncheon, and an alumnae directory to connect qualified women directors with organizations seeking board candidates. Since 2023, it has expanded internationally with an invite-only international board program featuring networking, panel discussions, and insights into obtaining international corporate board seats. The organization also provides on-demand webinars covering topics such as personal branding for board readiness, crisis management, cybersecurity, ESG, DEI, and private company board service. Its website highlights alumnae success stories and offers opportunities for sponsorship and partnership to support its mission of advancing gender diversity and excellence in corporate governance.	Director/Board Member	-
The American Law Institute The American Law Institute Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as a law institute	Corporate Officer/Principal	-

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Former positions of Lisa Fairfax

Companies	Position	End
FRANCHISE GROUP, INC.	Director/Board Member	21/08/2023
George Washington University Law School George Washington University Law School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Corporate Officer/Principal	01/01/2021
The University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law The University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non profit organization that focuses on governing activities of all broker-dealer firms and brokers	Director/Board Member	-

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Private companies	11
Franchise Group, Inc. Franchise Group, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Owns and operates franchised & franchisee businesses	Commercial Services
Georgetown University Georgetown University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
The American Law Institute The American Law Institute Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as a law institute	Consumer Services
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non profit organization that focuses on governing activities of all broker-dealer firms and brokers	Commercial Services
Georgetown Day School, Inc. Georgetown Day School, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
DirectWomen DirectWomen DirectWomen is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing the representation of women lawyers on corporate boards by preparing and positioning them for effective board service. The private company is based in New York, NY. The organization develops women attorneys with the experience, independence, and business judgment necessary for board roles and emphasizes the unique value lawyer-directors bring through their legal expertise, professional judgment, and knowledge of regulation and risk management. DirectWomen offers signature programs and resources such as the annual Board Institute, quarterly webinars on board service topics, the Sandra Day O’Connor Board Excellence Award Luncheon, and an alumnae directory to connect qualified women directors with organizations seeking board candidates. Since 2023, it has expanded internationally with an invite-only international board program featuring networking, panel discussions, and insights into obtaining international corporate board seats. The organization also provides on-demand webinars covering topics such as personal branding for board readiness, crisis management, cybersecurity, ESG, DEI, and private company board service. Its website highlights alumnae success stories and offers opportunities for sponsorship and partnership to support its mission of advancing gender diversity and excellence in corporate governance.
Harvard Law School Harvard Law School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
George Washington University Law School George Washington University Law School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
The University of Pennsylvania Law School The University of Pennsylvania Law School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
The University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law The University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Harvard College Harvard College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services