Elisa was born and raised in Lockport, New York. She attended Buffalo State College, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Intelligence Analysis and a minor in Forensic Anthropology.

She studied law at Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with her Juris Doctorate degree in 2017.

During her time at law school, she was an active member of Mock Trial, where she served on the Executive Board as Membership and Marketing Director. In addition to her involvement with Mock Trial, she served as a Preemption and Screening Editor of the Law Review, where she received the John D. Voelker Award for her contributions to the Law Review. She has also received several Certificates of Merit during law school, which include her courses in Estate Planning and Wills, Estates, and Trusts.

Elisa is licensed to practice law in the State of New York. She is also a member of the Erie County Bar Association and the New York State Bar Association.

Elisa focuses her practice on Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, Asset Protection, and Probate/Administration.