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Lisa Ellman

USA 2026

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Widely recognized as one of the "world's foremost authorities on drones and law," Lisa Ellman offers a unique perspective and vast experience to clients, helping them push policy boundaries forward and get ahead in the fast-changing regulatory environment. Lisa chairs the firm's Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) practice, a group dedicated to helping businesses succeed in the dynamic drone marketplace. As co-founder and executive director of the Commercial Drone Alliance, Lisa focuses on expanding the commercial drone industry. She also focuses on enabling Advanced Air Mobility and drone security efforts. Lisa founded and hosts the Domestic Drone Security Series events, which for the first time brought national security agencies together with industry insiders to explore collaboration opportunities around drone security.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Transportation: Aviation: Regulatory - USA - Nationwide

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Lisa Ellman is chair of the firm's global UAS practice. In addition to her role at the firm, she also acts as executive director of the non-profit organization Commercial Drone Alliance. In private practice, she provides drone-related regulatory advice to numerous industry leaders in the technology, e-commerce and robotics sectors.

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  • Of all that I have worked with, Lisa is by far the best lawyer in this field.

    Transportation: Aviation: RegulatoryChambers Guide to the USA

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