About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Lewis is a partner at Cooley LLP, located in Reston, Virginia, where she specializes in employment law and litigation. With over 50 years of legal experience, her practice focuses primarily on employment-related matters, including discrimination, wage and hour disputes, and wrongful termination cases. Lewis is admitted to practice in multiple jurisdictions, including the District of Columbia, Virginia, and the 4th Circuit. Additionally, she is authorized to practice before the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, and the U.S.
Supreme Court. Her academic credentials are impressive. Lewis earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1974, where she was elected to the prestigious Order of the Coif. Prior to that, she graduated cum laude with an A.B. in American Studies from Smith College in 1971. During her time in law school, she worked by clerking for the U.S.
District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, which provided her with insights into the judicial process that would benefit her career. At Cooley LLP, Lewis handles many employment-related cases, navigating all stages of litigation—from pre-trial motions to appeals. Her expertise extends to complex commercial litigation matters, where she represents clients in high-stakes disputes. Before joining Cooley LLP, she was a partner at a boutique employment law firm in Washington, D.C. There, she represented both employers and employees in various employment disputes, further honing her skills in negotiation and litigation. In addition to her practice, Lewis has contributed to legal education as an adjunct professor at the University of Virginia School of Law.
She has taught courses on employment discrimination and labor law, sharing her extensive knowledge with the next generation of attorneys. Her commitment to the legal field is evident in her active participation in several professional organizations, including the District of Columbia Bar and the American Bar Association. Lewis has received numerous accolades for her contributions to the legal community — Notably, she has been named a Washington, D.C. Super Lawyer in Employment Litigation, highlighting her expertise and reputation in the field. Fluent in English and conversational in Spanish, she effectively communicates with clients, further enhancing her practice. Elizabeth Lewis continues to be a leading figure in employment law, combining her experience with a focus on advocacy.
