Lisa Williams McKay was born in Columbus, Mississippi, but has lived in Jackson, Mississippi since graduating from law school in 1993. She has tried close to one-hundred cases in state and federal court. Her litigation practice is varied with particular emphasis on the defense of doctors, nursing homes and Mrs. McKay also represents nurses in nursing board matters.

Mrs. McKay is married to Kevin McKay and they have two daughters. The McKays are active members of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church.

Memberships

  • The Mississippi Bar
  • Capital Area Bar Association
  • The Mississippi Bar, Young Lawyers Division, Director,1999-2001;
  • Mock Trial Committee Chair, 1998
  • Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association, President (2017)
  • Defense Research Institute, State Representative (2018-2020)

Recognitions

  • The Best Lawyers in America®
    • Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants (since 2010)
    • Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants (since 2021)
  • Mid-South Super Lawyers (since 2011)
  • Top 50 Women Lawyers in the Mid-South (2012)
  • Mississippi Nurses Foundation, Board  of Directors (2013-2015)
  • Fellow – Litigation Counsel of America