Patricia Elia is a senior lawyer with Elia Associates and has practiced law for over ϯϬ years in the areas of condominium law and corporate law, in large and medium firms and the boutique specialty law firm of Elia Associates. Patricia is intrigued by the interplay of economics, the law and critical thinking models in condominiums, and she likes to understand people. She is a huge fan of proactive governance that creates a solid architecture for Boards of Directors in the execution of their fiduciary duties. As a trained mediator, she understands the value of early and creative dispute resolution opportunities. As an active industry participant, she believes that the sharing of knowledge has the potential to empower Boards of Directors. Patricia is passionate about the condominium industry and the people in it because of the important role condominiums play in the lives of real people.