Overview
LizAnn Rogovoy Eisen serves as Executive Director of The Elie Wiesel Foundation as of August 2025 [3], and holds the position of Board Member at Inprobable [1][4]. Eisen is a nonprofit executive with experience across law, strategy, and mission-driven work [2]. Eisen's professional background includes a partnership at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP from 2005 to 2018 [8], preceded by an associate position at the firm from 1997 to 2004 [9], and currently maintains a retired partner status there [7]. Additional board service includes positions at Grow-tec [5] and membership in Extraordinary Women on Boards [6]. Eisen previously served as Acting Professor of the Practice at Cornell Tech from June 2023 to December 2025 [10]. Educational credentials include a Juris Doctor from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School [11] and a Bachelor of Arts in History from Cornell University [12][13].
Profile introduction
LizAnn Eisen is a nonprofit executive who leads at the intersection of law, strategy, and mission-driven impact. She currently serves as Executive Director of The Elie Wiesel Foundation, where she is responsible for advancing the organization’s global efforts to promote education, human dignity, and dialogue in an era of rising polarization and intolerance. LizAnn brings a proven track record of leadership across the private, public, and academic sectors, with deep experience guiding organizations through complexity, change, and growth. She is recognized for building and leading high-performi…
Career history
- Executive DirectorAug 2025 to presentThe Elie Wiesel Foundation
- Board MemberFeb 2024 to presentInprobable
- Board MemberJan 2023 to presentGrow-tec
- MemberDec 2022 to presentExtraordinary Women on Boards (EWOB)
- Partner (ret.)Jan 2019 to presentCravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
- PartnerJan 2005 to Dec 2018Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
- AssociateOct 1997 to Dec 2004Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
- Acting Professor of the PracticeJun 2023 to Dec 2025Cornell Tech
Education
Doctor of Law (JD)1994 - 1997University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School
Bachelor of Arts - BAAug 1990 - May 1994Cornell University
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