Lisa Lutwak
Lawyer
Lisa Lutwak is a lawyer at Sommers Roth & Elmaleh, where her practice focuses on medical malpractice litigation. Drawing on experience in litigation, institutional governance and complex decision-making, she helps individuals and families navigate challenging medical negligence claims with careful advocacy, sound judgment and practical advice.
Lisa brings a broad and distinctive perspective to her practice, drawing on experience in civil litigation, institutional governance and complex decision-making. She began her legal career at Crown Law Office – Civil with the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General, where she gained broad exposure to civil litigation. She later worked on complex class actions, commercial disputes and construction litigation, including at one of Canada’s leading litigation boutiques. These experiences developed the analytical and advocacy skills that continue to inform her medical malpractice practice.
Lisa later held senior leadership positions at York University and the University of Toronto, where she advised institutional leaders on governance, administrative law and procedural fairness. These roles refined her judgment, strengthened her analytical skills and reinforced the importance of fairness, careful decision-making and clear communication; qualities that continue to shape her approach to medical malpractice litigation.
Lisa received her Juris Doctor from Western University, where she was awarded the Malcolm J. McKinnon Award, and was called to the Ontario Bar in 2014. She has presented continuing legal education programs for the Ontario Bar Association.
Lisa understands that clients often seek legal counsel during some of the most difficult moments of their lives, searching not only for compensation but also for answers and accountability. She is committed to building meaningful relationships with her clients, listening carefully to their experiences, explaining complex legal issues in a clear and accessible way, and guiding them through the litigation process with empathy, responsiveness and practical advice.