Elizabeth brings a wealth of experience to Stone Hilton, combining a strong background in both private practice and the public sector. With a proven track record of success in complex federal court litigation, her expertise is an invaluable asset to our clients. As a formidable litigator, Elizabeth is known for her strategic approach to high-stakes cases, providing Stone Hilton clients with top-tier representation.
Elizabeth's broad experience, bridging both public service and private practice, compiles tremendous practical knowledge and strategic insight for Stone Hilton's clients. She was a litigation partner at a premier international law firm and a boutique law firm in Austin, Texas, and she practiced law in Los Angeles at an Am Law 100 firm. In private practice, Elizabeth represented clients in a wide variety of federal and state litigation matters including numerous patent and IP cases.
During her time in the public sector, Elizabeth practiced at the Texas Attorney General’s Office as a front-line trial lawyer and as Chief of two specialized litigation divisions, Administrative Law and the Healthcare Program Enforcement. Elizabeth's rise through the Attorney General's office gave her subject-matter expertise and leadership experience in matters of litigation strategy, public policy, and government investigations.
Elizabeth has significant first-chair trial experience including winning a landmark victory in litigation to enforce the historic Texas tobacco settlement agreement, earning an estimated $240 million dollar judgment for the State of Texas. She was also the first-chair trial attorney in an institutional reform class action brought against the State. Elizabeth's hands on approach and incisive analysis drive to the heart of each matter, and her knack for efficient resolutions drives positive client outcomes.
Representation of the State of Texas:
Lead trial counsel seeking to enforce historic Texas tobacco settlement agreement against R.J. Reynolds and ITG Brands, LLC, winning estimated $240,000,000 judgment before tax offsets; lead trial counsel defending class-action institutional reform litigation against the United States Department of Justice; successfully defeated claims brought by a tobacco company to enjoin tax collection.
Intellectual Property Litigation:
Represented multinational manufacturing conglomerate in patent infringement matters; represented data storage and data management company in multiple patent infringement matters; represented large university system in patent infringement litigation; represented designer of home furnishings and tableware in copyright infringement case against large retail outlet; defended leading toy company in copyright infringement matter; represented provider of computer hardware, software, and databases in copyright action against competitor.
Miscellaneous Matters:
Represented online marketplace in litigation against sellers violating user agreements; represented large hotel franchise company in breach of contract and trademark infringement action against former franchisee.
- State Bar of Texas
- State Bar of California
