Liz is an experienced trial lawyer who has represented hospitals, physicians and other providers in medical malpractice cases for nearly 25 years. She focuses on cases involving obstetrics, neurosurgery, breast cancer and other areas. In addition to her work with health care providers, she has represented medical device and product manufacturers. Liz has tried over 50 malpractice cases to verdict. She is regularly included on the “Super Lawyers” list by Washington Law and Politics magazine.
Practice Areas
Education
University of Washington, J.D., with
honors, Honors: Order of the Coif;
Order of the Barristers
University of Washington, B.A., with
honors, Honors:
Phi Beta Kappa
Memberships and Activities
American College of Trial Lawyers
Elected to membership 2010
American Board of Trial Advocates -
Washington Chapter,
Past President - 2007
Advancement in Rank - 2006
President - 2006, President-Elect - 2005
Vice President - 2004, Treasurer - 2003
Secretary - 2002
Elected to membership - 1995
Washington State Bar Association
Law School Liaison
Committee - 1984 to 1987
Bar Examiner - 1995 to 1998
Continuing Legal Education
Committee - 1995 to 1998
Lawyers Assistance Program
Committee - 2004 to 2007
Washington Defense Trial Lawyers
Professional Liability Committee, Chair -
1992 to 1995
Amicus Committee, member -
1989 to 2005
Washington Women Lawyers
Board of Directors - 1989 to 1991
University of Washington School of Law
Taught 2nd and 3rd year Evidence
Course - Winter 1999
Taught Medical Malpractice Law -
Winter 2010, 2011
University of Washington School of
Medicine, Member, Medical Affairs
Development Council - 1999 to 2010
Member, University of Washington Medicine
Campaign Cabinet - 2004 to 2010
Lecturer, Selected Risk Management Issues
University of Washington School of
Medicine, Departments of Cardiology,
Surgery, Obstetrics and Neurosurgery
- 1991 to present
Board Member, University of
Washington Physicians
Network - 2000 to 2010
Treasurer, University of
Washington Physicians
Network - 2004 to 2006
UW Medicine Campaign Cabinet
Member - 2004 to 2009
Medic One Foundation
Board Member - 2002 to 2010
Co-chair, Major Gifts Committee
- 2007 to 2010