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Lisa Rogers Layon, Esq. June 10, 1966 - February 26, 2002 | 
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Elizabeth “Lisa” Rogers Layon, 35 years old, of Boynton Beach, Florida, died on Tuesday, February 26, 2002 following a sudden illness. Born in Evanston, Illinois and raised in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, she was a resident of the Palm Beach area since 1996 and worked as a Litigation Partner with the Law Firm of Ackerman, Link, and Sartory in West Palm Beach, Fl. Lisa was a graduate of Glenbard High School in Glen Ellen, IL, where she was the Valedictorian, Class of 1984. Lisa graduated with honors from the University of Chicago, where she earned both an Undergraduate Degree and her Law Degree. She was a member of the Florida Bar Association and the Illinois Bar Association as well as the Palm Beach County Bar Association; and served as a member of the American Inns of Court. Lisa was widely recognized for her role as “the counselor” on the Mo and Sally Prime Time Radio Program; and was an active member of Leadership Palm Beach County. In addition to her kindness, Lisa was known for her support of Civic Charities, particularly those involving women’s issues and conservation of the earth’s resources. A nationally ranked Judo Champion, Master Diver, and Triathlete, her memberships include the U.S. Judo Association; USA Judo; the Tomodachi Judo Club of Boynton Beach, FL; the Professional Association of Dive Instructors (PADI); and the Divers Alert Network (DAN). Lisa was a Medallist at the 2000 International Judo Cup Championships as well as a Medallist at the 2001 U.S. Judo Championships. |
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