A Deep Bench of Experience
After more than three decades of practice in New York and federal courts, Lisa Coppola’s leadership and experience sets the tone for a firm that combines sophisticated legal work with a direct, human approach to client service.
Kimberly Wallace, Esq., a firm partner, brings nearly two decades of experience in employment law and complex labor relations. Kim advises clients on sensitive workplace investigations, compliance audits, personnel issues, policy development, contract negotiations, and litigation. She is known for helping organizations find durable solutions that account for both legal obligations and the real pressures facing today’s workforce.
David G. Brock, Esq., serves as Senior Counsel to the firm. Over a legal career spanning five decades, David has handled complex litigation involving municipal liability, legal ethics and malpractice, among others. He is a certified Federal Court Mediator for the Western District of New York and brings exceptional depth in litigation strategy, professional responsibility, and dispute resolution.
Practical Employment Law and Workplace Training
The Coppola Firm advises employers across the United States on the legal and human issues that arise at work. We provide employment-law counsel, workplace investigations, executive coaching, compliance guidance, and engaging training on issues that businesses face every day.
We also offer convenient, economical New York State-compliant sexual harassment prevention training through coppolatrainings.com, along with customized live and virtual workplace training for organizations that want practical, usable guidance.
Rooted in Our Community
We believe a law firm should contribute to the community it serves. Lisa Coppola is a Past National Chair of the National Association of Women Business Owners and remains active in business and civic leadership. Kim Wallace is Chair of the Board of the SPCA Serving Erie County, bringing her leadership and lifelong commitment to animals to one of Western New York’s most important nonprofit organizations. Across the firm, our lawyers and team members serve on boards, volunteer with local nonprofits, support community organizations, and give back in many different ways.
Real. Ready.
The Coppola Firm is built on relationships and results. We honor everyone, walk in their shoes, pull the oar, and stay tenacious when the work gets hard. Our clients count on us to tell the truth, do the work, and be ready when it matters.
