Elizabeth B. Dawson
Overview
Elizabeth B. Dawson counsels clients in navigating the range of federal environmental and climate-related laws and regulations, helping them comment on and litigate agency rulemakings, pursue federal approvals, and defend against enforcement actions. In addition to administrative rulemaking advocacy, Ellie has briefed and argued these issues in federal courts around the country, from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to the Western District of Washington. Ellie’s practice also offers clients legal guidance on a broad range of ESG and sustainability issues. Clients value her deep knowledge and immersion in ESG as well as her ability to break down complex risk into pragmatic business solutions.
Career & Education
- Department of Justice: Environment & Natural Resources Division
Trial Attorney, Environmental Defense Section (2011 — 2017)
- Department of Justice: Environment & Natural Resources Division
- Viterbo University, B.A., summa cum laude, Spanish/B.F.A. musical theatre, 2005
- Northwestern School of Law of Lewis & Clark College, J.D., summa cum laude, Cornelius Honor Society, 2011
- District of Columbia
- Oregon
Professional Activities and Memberships
- Member, American Bar Association’s Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources Superfund and Natural Resource Damages Litigation Committee
- Former Co-Chair, ABA’s Clean Technology & Climate Change Committee
- Participant, Environmental Law Institute’s Emerging Leaders Initiative
- Spanish
Elizabeth's Insights
Press Coverage | 03.13.24
Why The SEC Climate Rule Might Not Standardize Emissions Reporting
Client Alert | 3 min read | 03.05.24
Scrutiny of Green Claims is in Fashion: Zalando Forced to Overhaul Sustainability Claims
Event | 02.27.24 - 03.01.24
ESG in Energy, Trade and Supply Chain: Cleaner, Greener and More Responsible
Recognition
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, 2023
Elizabeth's Insights
Press Coverage | 03.13.24
Why The SEC Climate Rule Might Not Standardize Emissions Reporting
Client Alert | 3 min read | 03.05.24
Scrutiny of Green Claims is in Fashion: Zalando Forced to Overhaul Sustainability Claims
Event | 02.27.24 - 03.01.24
ESG in Energy, Trade and Supply Chain: Cleaner, Greener and More Responsible
Elizabeth's Insights
Press Coverage | 03.13.24
Why The SEC Climate Rule Might Not Standardize Emissions Reporting
Client Alert | 3 min read | 03.05.24
Scrutiny of Green Claims is in Fashion: Zalando Forced to Overhaul Sustainability Claims
Event | 02.27.24 - 03.01.24
ESG in Energy, Trade and Supply Chain: Cleaner, Greener and More Responsible