Elizabeth is the Co-Head of the firm's global International Disputes practice. Focusing on the energy, infrastructure, and pharma industries, she represents clients in high-profile disputes involving major projects and long-term foreign investments. Her cases are regularly at the cutting edge of international arbitration practice, and several exceed USD 1 billion in dispute. Along with other accolades for her advocacy and client service, Global Arbitration Review recognized her in their “45 under 45” power survey in 2023.Elizabeth handles international disputes, having represented clients in dozens of investor-State and commercial arbitrations and litigations. She specializes in complex disputes involving multiple parties, joint ventures, governmental entities, and multi-jurisdictional issues. Her counsel experience includes arbitrations convened under the AAA/ICDR, CPR, ICC, ICSID, LCIA, SIAC, and UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules, and practice in U.S. federal courts. She is qualified in New York, Georgia, and Texas, and has handled cases under numerous legal systems worldwide. She has specific experience coordinating numerous parallel proceedings in "viral" disputes, including cross-border litigations, Section 1782 discovery, commercial and treaty arbitrations, and injunction and enforcement proceedings. She also has significant experience representing major investors in treaty-based claims against States, and she regularly provides pre-dispute advice on foreign investment protection and treaty analysis.In addition to her practice and frequent contributions as a speaker and author, Elizabeth serves as an Adjunct Law Professor at the University of Georgia School of Law, where she has co-taught the course in International Arbitration since 2016. She is also committed to youth development in her community, and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta.
Listed skills include Arbitration, Commercial Litigation, International Arbitration, Legal Writing, and 10 others.
