Broadview Hires Lisa R. Harris as New Chief Legal Officer
May 28, 2025
Broadview Federal Credit Union recently hired Lisa R. Harris as its new Chief Legal Officer. Harris joins the credit union’s executive leadership team as Broadview’s primary legal advisor, overseeing all legal, corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory matters.
A native of upstate New York, Harris brings a wealth of experience in legal strategy, regulatory compliance, and public service to this impactful role at Broadview.
Most recently, Harris served as Chief Compliance Officer at Vivint and previously held senior leadership positions at Meta, where she was Director of Economic Development and Director of Business Strategy and Risk within Meta’s Law Enforcement organization. Her diverse background also includes extensive service to the New York State government. She served in executive roles for four governors, was Deputy Counsel to the Senate Majority Republican Conference, and worked as Floor Counsel, Ethics Counsel, and Counsel to the Secretary of the Senate, handling all Senate litigation matters.
“We are pleased to welcome Lisa to Broadview’s executive leadership team. Throughout her career in both the public and private sectors, Lisa has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to integrity, service, and legal innovation. Her leadership in navigating complex legal and regulatory environments makes her an ideal fit to lead our legal function during a period of growth and transformation. I am confident she will make a tremendous impact on Broadview and the members we serve,” said Broadview CEO Michael Castellana.
As Chief Legal Officer, Harris is responsible for guiding Broadview’s legal strategy in alignment with its business goals. She will also provide counsel to Broadview’s executive and senior leaders and its Board of Directors on a wide range of legal topics including corporate governance, contracts, litigation, and regulatory compliance. Harris will oversee the Legal, Compliance, and Contract departments, promoting a culture of ethics, accountability, and operational excellence across the organization.
“I am thrilled to be a part of this organization, and its growth and success serving our members and the community,” said Broadview Chief Legal Officer Lisa R. Harris.
Harris holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the State University of New York at Fredonia and earned her Juris Doctor (JD) from Ohio Northern University. She has worked as an adjunct professor at Albany Law School and previously served on the board of CanCode Communities, reflecting her ongoing commitment to education, innovation, and community engagement.
Harris assumes the Chief Legal Officer position previously held by Kendra Rubin, who was recently promoted to Chief of Staff at Broadview.
About Broadview Federal Credit Union
Broadview is among the largest Credit Unions in New York State with nearly $9 billion in assets, more than 500,000 members, and more than 60 branches in the Capital Region, Binghamton, Syracuse, and Buffalo. Broadview is a people-first financial institution dedicated to providing best in class products and serves to our members, empowering our employees, and strengthening our communities through investments and volunteerism.
