Elizabeth Branch has a broad range of experience representing clients in commercial civil litigation and appellate matters in the areas of business, consumer, employment, contract and shareholder disputes. In her varied practice, she has also represented insurance companies and their insureds in personal injury, premises liability, construction, and other business disputes.
Admissions
- California
- Texas
Community Involvement
Elizabeth has spent years serving on local attorney and community boards, including:
- Austin Young Lawyers Association: Director, 2006–10, 2013, Secretary 2010–11, Treasurer 2011–12; Co-chair, Bench Bar Conference, 2005–2010
- Task Force Chair, Women’s Resource Fair, 2007–2015
- Travis County Women Lawyers Association: Board Member, 2006–14; Chair, Color of Justice, 2006–2014
- National Association of Women Judges: Attorney Liaison, District 11, 2007–2008
- Lawyers Club of San Diego: Task Force Committee Chair, Women’s Resource Fair, 2001–2004
Education
- J.D., University of San Diego, 2001
- CALI Award for Civil Procedure and Employment Law
- National Mock Trial Team Member
- B.A., Journalism, University of Texas at Austin, 1998
- Dean’s List
Honors
- Contribution to Minority Community Award, 2015, Travis County Women Lawyers Association
- President’s Award of Merit, 2007–08, Austin Young Lawyers Association
- President’s Award, 2008, Travis County Women Lawyers Association
- State Bar of California: Recipient, Wiley M. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services, 2001