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
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
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