About Elizabeth Schwartz

Elizabeth provides analysis, research, writing, discovery assistance, and strategic assessment of complex commercial litigation and appellate matters to lawyers, law firms, and in-house legal departments.

Education:

• The University of Texas School of Law, J.D., with honors 1994
  • Order of the Coif
  • Associate Editor, Texas Law Review
• Rice University, B.A., English/Political Science, magna cum laude 1990
  • Phi Beta Kappa

Professional Experience:

• Elizabeth Schwartz, Attorney at Law
  • Portland, OR
  • Professional Contract Attorney
  • 2008 — present
• Perkins Coie, LLP
  • Portland, OR
  • Partner, 2003 — 2007
  • Associate, 1997 — 2002
• Miller, Nash, Wiener, Hager and Carlsen, LLP
  • Portland, OR
  • Associate, 1995 — 1997
• Hon. Ferdinand F. Fernandez, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • Pasadena, CA
  • Law Clerk, 1994 — 1995

Civic & Professional Leadership:

• Oregon State Bar President’s Membership Service Award, 2008
• Oregon Public Broadcasting, Chair, 2011 – 2013 Vice-Chair, 2009 – 2011; Board of Directors, 2007 – present
• Oregon Area Jewish Committee, President, 2009 – 2011; Board of Directors, 2008 – 2011
• Oregon State Board of Bar Examiners, Chair, 2006 – 2007; Member, 2004 – 2007
• Jewish Federation of Portland, Board of Directors, 2003 – 2005
• Oregon Women Lawyers, President, 2002 – 2003; Board of Directors, 1997 – 2003
• American Cancer Society, Portland Metro Board of Directors, 1998 – 2000