Biography

Elizabeth Pittman is an associate in the litigation section of Jackson Walker and represents clients at both trial and appellate stages, with a focus on complex litigation in federal courts. She has represented clients in a wide range of complex and sensitive matters including antitrust, government contractor defense, breach of contract, and business torts. Elizabeth is well experienced in all phases of litigation, including internal investigation reviews, fact and expert witness depositions, briefing and oral argument of dispositive motions, and trial in various federal courts. In addition to representing clients in federal district and appellate courts, Elizabeth also represents clients in federal bankruptcy courts in adversary proceedings, as well as in litigious complex Chapter 11 proceedings.

Prior to joining Jackson Walker, Elizabeth served as Editor-in-Chief of the SMU International Law Review. Elizabeth also served as an antitrust research assistant to Dean C. Paul Rogers III, during which she researched, edited, and drafted several portions of C. Paul Rogers III, Stephen Calkins, Mark R. Patterson & William R. Andersen, Antitrust Law: Policy and Practice (5th ed. 2020). Elizabeth was also a judicial extern to the Hon. Jane J. Boyle of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas.

When she is not assisting clients, Elizabeth devoutly follows SEC sports and her beloved Texas Rangers. Elizabeth is also an active member of the Junior League of Dallas and several other organizations throughout the Dallas community.

Education

B.S.B.A., summa cum laude, University of Arkansas

• Razorback Classic
• Most Outstanding Economics Graduate of 2016, selected by faculty

J.D., magna cum laude, SMU Dedman School of Law

• Order of the Coif
• Editor-in-Chief, The International Lawyer, SMU Law School International Law Review Association
• DACOR Bacon House Foundation Fellowship Recipient
• Lord Chief Baron of the Barristers

Bar Admissions

Texas