Overview
Commercial Disputes
Elizabeth frequently represents clients in commercial disputes involving breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, fraudulent misrepresentation, tortious interference and misappropriation of trade secrets. Elizabeth has represented clients from a wide range of industries including banking and finance, franchising, credit card processing, cable, and pipeline.
Consumer Debt Collection
Elizabeth defends international banking clients in consumer litigation involving the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).
Foodborne Illness Litigation
In representing retailers in litigation stemming from recalls and foodborne illness outbreaks, Elizabeth works closely with expert witnesses to determine the clients’ best defense to obtain a favorable settlement or victory at trial.
Commercial Property Tax Appeals
Elizabeth has represented clients in more than 50 commercial property tax appeals across the state of Iowa. Her representation includes appeals to district courts and the Iowa Property Assessment Appeal Board (PAAB).
Appeals
She has appellate experience before the Federal, Seventh and Eighth Circuits, as well as the U.S. Supreme Court.
Previous Experience
Before joining the firm, Elizabeth practiced pharmaceutical patent litigation at Winston & Strawn LLP in Chicago.
Personal Interests
Elizabeth loves to garden, cook, read and spend time with her husband Jared, identical twin daughters Mary and Lily, and nearly identical twin dogs Daisy and Lucy.
Services & Industries
Related Industries
Credentials
Bar Admissions
Iowa
Court Admissions
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
Education
University of Iowa College of Law
J.D. with distinction, Journal of Corporation Law (note and comment editor) (2010)
University of Iowa
B.A. in Political Science, with honors (2006)
Insights & Events
Latest
Insights
News
Other Perspectives
- Post Award Proceedings and Appeals
Co-author, Alternative Dispute Resolution Practice Guide, Roth, Wulff & Cooper, eds., West 2017 Supp. - Drafting and Issuing Discovery Subpoenas: Iowa
Co-author, Practical Law State Q&A, 2016 - Responding to a Complaint: Iowa
Co-author, Practical Law State Q&A, 2016 - Litigation Overview: Iowa
Co-author, Practical Law State Q&A, 2016
Leadership & Community
Pro Bono
- Represents children from Central America in obtaining guardianship and federal Special Immigration Juvenile Status (SIJS)
- Represents clients in legal name change procedures
- Represents domestic violence victims in obtaining orders of protection
- Represented state inmate in habeas corpus appeal before the Seventh Circuit
Civic Activities
- Des Moines Metro Opera — Board of Directors, 2016-present; Wine, Food & Beer Showcase (Chair, 2018; 2019; 2020); Wine, Food & Beer Showcase Silent Auction (Chair, 2017)
- United Way of Central Iowa Book Buddy — Volunteer Reader, 2017-present
Firm Leadership
- Faegre Drinker Women — Steering Committee, 2020-present
- Faegre Baker Daniels Women’s Forum for Achievement — Leadership Counsel, 2018-19
- Des Moines Office United Way Committee — Co-lead, 2018
- Business Litigation Hiring Committee, 2017
- Business Litigation Associate Training Committee, 2015-17
Honors
- Faegre Drinker — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2020-21
- Faegre Baker Daniels — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2016, 2019