Overview

Elizabeth Charles supports clients in litigation and dispute resolution.

Prior Experience

Elizabeth served as a law clerk for the Office of Litigation of the Small Business Association in Washington, DC. As a clerk, Elizabeth researched federal regulations, standard operating procedures and case law to analyze constitutional, regulatory, bankruptcy and procurement law issues, and drafted legal memoranda and agency correspondence.

During law school, Elizabeth was a summer associate for Faegre Drinker. She conducted legal research and drafted memoranda on intellectual property rights, enforcement of contracts, and changes in secured transaction law. She also drafted court documents including motions for summary judgment and notices of removal. In addition, Elizabeth assisted with a long-term, multi-office pro-bono research project regarding human trafficking.

Personal Interests

Elizabeth enjoys running and practicing yoga. She is also an avid home cook and baker, and on the weekends she often spends time experimenting in the kitchen. 

Credentials

Bar Admissions

Indiana

Court Admissions

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana

Education

University of Virginia School of Law
J.D. Virginia Journal of Criminal Law - Editorial Board (2020)

Boston College
B.A. in Economics (2013)

Honors

  • Faegre Drinker — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2021-23