Attorney Lisa R. Hatfield joined Connolly Gallagher's government law, arbitration and mediation, and general litigation groups as of counsel, according to an announcement from the firm.

In her new position in the firm's Newark office, Hatfield will focus her practice on alternative dispute resolution, litigation and bankruptcy.

Before joining the firm, Hatfield was managing attorney for the Delaware office of Stern & Eisenberg. She also served as state's attorney for Maryland and as adjunct professor at Wilmington University.

She is a member of the American Bar Association, the Delaware State Bar Association and the American Legal and Financial Network, among other organizations.