Lisa Lew

Lisa Lew is a four‑time Emmy Award–winning television producer and the visionary co‑founder of P&L Media, a leading production firm best known for redefining the daytime and newsmagazine genres with critically acclaimed franchises such as Judge Judy, Cristina’s Court, A Current Affair, Hard Copy, and the Emmy-winning Last Shot With Judge Gunn.

With nearly four decades of experience in broadcast television, Lew has shaped the modern court and news formats. She served as a founding producer for A Current Affair (1986), which revolutionized news reporting in America, and later helped launch Hard Copy, doubling its ratings upon her leadership. As Senior Supervising Producer on Cristina’s Court, she secured three consecutive Daytime Emmys from 2008–2010, followed by a fourth in 2012 as co–executive producer of Last Shot With Judge Gunn.

At P&L Media, Lew has extended her impact into branded content and digital platforms, crafting programming that combines storytelling with social relevance—an ideal match for APLFI’s focus on uplifting Filipino voices through media and innovation. Based in Los Angeles, she leads programming that spans television, documentaries, and multi‑media formats, while serving as a mentor and industry strategist.

A proud Filipino-American, Lisa Lew brings global perspective and storytelling mastery to her work. Her strategic vision and production leadership make her an invaluable asset to the APLFI Board—helping elevate Filipino narratives, expand media innovation, and inspire the next generation of storytellers.