Bulkley Richardson’s Lisa Harty Earns NITA Advocate Designation

SPRINGFIELD — Bulkley Richardson announced that Lisa Harty, MD, JD, an attorney in the firm’s Litigation Department, has earned the prestigious NITA advocate designation, awarded by the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA). This designation recognizes attorneys who have completed a rigorous series of intensive training programs focused on advancing courtroom and litigation skills.

To earn this recognition, Harty completed NITA courses in Boston, Chicago, and New York City, each offering immersive training in trial advocacy techniques. The NITA advocate program is nationally respected for its intensive instruction in core litigation areas, including perfecting trial skills, delivering persuasive oral arguments, taking and defending depositions, and mastering both written and interpersonal legal communication.

NITA offers participants practical, hands-on training in trial advocacy through realistic courtroom simulations, personalized feedback, and instruction from experienced judges and litigators nationwide. Earning this designation reflects a deep commitment to ethical, effective, and client-centered advocacy.

Harty’s dual training in medicine and law positions her to handle complex litigation with insight and precision, the firm noted.

“Lisa joins an esteemed group of NITA advocates who have demonstrated their dedication to advocacy for clients,” said Chris Visser, chair of Bulkley Richardson’s Litigation Practice. “Lisa’s experience at the firm, combined with NITA’s training, provides her with a powerful advantage to best advocate for her clients.”