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Lisa J. Perunovich
Associate
Overview
Lisa Perunovich represents clients at the intersection of the construction, real estate, and technology sectors, including the rapidly evolving data center market. Her approach combines rigorous legal advocacy with a practical understanding of business objectives, focusing on protecting client interests in complex and technical disputes. Lisa prioritizes forward-thinking, actionable strategies that facilitate regulatory compliance and set businesses up for long-term success. Driven by the fast-moving nature of the industry, she excels at resolving intricate operational issues efficiently, helping clients remain agile and focused on growth in an increasingly tech-driven world.
Data Centers & Infrastructure
Lisa focuses her practice on the unique legal and technical demands of the data center and mission-critical infrastructure sectors. She works with clients facing high-stakes state and federal disputes where technology and construction intersect, developing actionable legal strategies that protect long-term investments and minimize operational disruptions for technology-driven enterprises.
Deeply committed to staying ahead of the industry's rapid evolution, Lisa maintains a practical command of project logistics, equipment procurement, and installation. She works closely with engineering experts to help ensure that legal solutions are grounded in a technical understanding of data center mechanical systems. Additionally, she manages the administrative complexities of these projects, including multistate payment compliance and security for large-scale electrical installations.
Construction & Real Estate
Lisa assists clients in various stages of construction and real estate disputes, including mediation, arbitration, and litigation. Her experience involves addressing project issues such as design and construction defects, water intrusion, and gas or electrical system failures. She also handles delay claims and disputes regarding the quality or delivery of materials.
On the commercial side, Lisa focuses on protecting project cash flow by managing payment disputes and navigating the specific statutory requirements for prompt payment and mechanics’ liens across different jurisdictions. She also supports matters involving real estate title issues and commercial lease disagreements.
Prior Experience
Before joining Faegre Drinker, Lisa served as a judicial clerk for the Hon. Judge Florey in the Minnesota Court of Appeals. During law school, Lisa worked as a student attorney in the Public Defender’s Office in the Sixth District of Minnesota and in her law school’s Legal Assistance to Minnesota Prisoner’s Clinic.
Personal Interests
In her spare time, Lisa enjoys playing tennis and golf, and watching hockey.
Credentials
Bar Admissions
Minnesota
Court Admissions
U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
Clerkships
Minnesota Court of Appeals, Hon. James B. Florey, 2021-2022
Education
Mitchell Hamline School of Law
J.D. Law Review (managing editor) (2021)
College of Saint Benedict
B.A. in English (2016)
Insights & Events
Latest
News
Other Perspectives
- Note, “Limiting a Driver’s Limited Right to Counsel in DWI Proceedings: State v. Rosenbush, 931 N.W.2d 91 (Minn. 2019),” 46 Mitchell Hamline L. Rev. (2020).
Leadership & Community
Pro Bono
- Represents and advocates for victims of sex trafficking and human trafficking in seeking compensation and accessing critical resources.
- Represents veterans in obtaining disability benefits, discharge upgrades, and retirement benefits.
Professional Associations
- Minnesota State Bar Association
- Minnesota Women Lawyers
Honors
- Faegre Drinker — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2023-25