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 and Natural Resources Division
Trial Attorney, Environmental Defense Section, 2011–2017
- Department of Justice: Environment and 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
- Spanish
Elizabeth's Insights
Event | 09.25.25
Global Sustainability and Competitiveness Summit 2025 (GSCS 2025)
Please join us for the GSCS 2025 Brussels (Global Sustainability and Competitiveness Summit) on Thursday 25 September 2025 where we will share the latest insights and thinking on all things sustainability law and policy, both in Europe and in the USA.
Speaking Engagement | 03.18.25
Press Coverage | 03.06.25
Recognition
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, 2023
Elizabeth's Insights
Event | 09.25.25
Global Sustainability and Competitiveness Summit 2025 (GSCS 2025)
Please join us for the GSCS 2025 Brussels (Global Sustainability and Competitiveness Summit) on Thursday 25 September 2025 where we will share the latest insights and thinking on all things sustainability law and policy, both in Europe and in the USA.
Speaking Engagement | 03.18.25
Press Coverage | 03.06.25
Insights
The FYI on ESG: Not Your Average Acronym
|05.11.21
American Bar Association Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources Trends Vol.52 No. 5
Biden Administration to Use Purchasing Power for Climate Change, Clean Energy Goals
|12.22.20
Bloomberg Law
"ESG in Energy, Trade and Supply Chain: Cleaner, Greener and More Responsible," ABA Houston Energy Conference
|02.27.24
DC Circuit Hears Challenge To Federal Rule That Lets Mines Dump Unlimited Waste
|01.16.24
Courthouse News
Biden’s Environmental Justice Push and Its Impact on Retailers’ ESG Considerations
|05.26.21
Crowell & Moring’s Retail & Consumer Products Law Observer
Elizabeth's Insights
Event | 09.25.25
Global Sustainability and Competitiveness Summit 2025 (GSCS 2025)
Please join us for the GSCS 2025 Brussels (Global Sustainability and Competitiveness Summit) on Thursday 25 September 2025 where we will share the latest insights and thinking on all things sustainability law and policy, both in Europe and in the USA.
Speaking Engagement | 03.18.25
Press Coverage | 03.06.25