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Elizabeth is the Co-Head of the firm’s International Disputes Practice Group. With particular knowledge of the energy, infrastructure, and pharma industries, Elizabeth 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. Elizabeth is licensed to practice in New York, Georgia, and Texas, and has repeated experience in disputes involving the governing laws of the U.S., England, and various jurisdictions in Europe and Asia.
Elizabeth solves cross-border problems for her clients, having represented clients in dozens of investor-State and commercial arbitrations and disputes. She specializes in complex cases involving multiple parties, government entities, and cross-jurisdictional aspects. 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.
Elizabeth is particularly familiar with the legal and technical aspects of disputes in the energy, infrastructure, and pharma industries. She has handled numerous cases arising from long-term contracts (sale and purchase, supply, production sharing, concession, EPC, licensing, etc.), deepening her knowledge not only of the contractual frameworks but also the practical and logistical aspects of long-term investment projects.
She has experience coordinating 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.
Along with other accolades for her advocacy and client service, Global Arbitration Review selected Elizabeth for their "45 under 45" global survey, and Legal 500 named Elizabeth as a "Next Generation Partner" in 2022 and 2023. In addition to her practice and frequent contributions as a speaker and author, Elizabeth acts 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.
J.D., Northwestern University, cum laude
B.A., Georgetown University, magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa
Georgia
New York
Texas
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
French
February 13, 2025
Law360 Names King & Spalding an International Arbitration Practice Group of the Year
February 12, 2025
Law360 profiles K&S, which was named International Arbitration Practice Group of the Year
Representing one of the world's largest technology companies in disputes related to Russia and the impact of sanctions and other international response to Russia’s military actions.
Representing a multi-billion-dollar U.S. company in a Europe-based commercial arbitration under a 20-year sports sponsorship agreement.
Representing a European trading company in a commercial arbitration seated in New York, concerning US$ 500 million breach of contract claims under various corporate and shareholders' agreements.
See moreJune 12, 2024
Preparing For An International Arbitration Hearing: A Step-by-Step Guide
March 5, 2024
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February 21, 2024
EU Regulations Restricting Imports of Renewable Natural Gas and Green Hydrogen Derivative Products
February 13, 2025
Law360 Names King & Spalding an International Arbitration Practice Group of the Year
February 12, 2025
Law360 profiles K&S, which was named International Arbitration Practice Group of the Year
Representing one of the world's largest technology companies in disputes related to Russia and the impact of sanctions and other international response to Russia’s military actions.
Representing a multi-billion-dollar U.S. company in a Europe-based commercial arbitration under a 20-year sports sponsorship agreement.
Representing a European trading company in a commercial arbitration seated in New York, concerning US$ 500 million breach of contract claims under various corporate and shareholders' agreements.
See moreJune 12, 2024
Preparing For An International Arbitration Hearing: A Step-by-Step Guide
March 5, 2024
Anti-Satellite Tests and the Growing Demand for Space Debris Mitigation
February 21, 2024
EU Regulations Restricting Imports of Renewable Natural Gas and Green Hydrogen Derivative Products
February 13, 2025
Law360 Names King & Spalding an International Arbitration Practice Group of the Year
February 12, 2025
Law360 profiles K&S, which was named International Arbitration Practice Group of the Year
J.D., Northwestern University, cum laude
B.A., Georgetown University, magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa
Georgia
New York
Texas
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
French