Lawyers / Professionals

 
Elizabeth F. Edwards       
Partner
One James Center
901 East Cary Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219-4030
T: 804.775.4390
F: 804.698.2045
eedwards@mcguirewoods.com
 

Ms. Edwards practices in the areas of complex commercial litigation including securities litigation, contract and other commercial claims, corporate governance, business torts, and trademark and trade dress infringement. Her practice encompasses litigation in federal and state courts, arbitration, mediation and internal investigations.

She offers more than 25 years of experience as a litigator; an in-depth understanding of risk management for large companies; an established reputation for professionalism; and the ability to effectively communicate to develop a strong, participative working relationship with clients.

She has extensive experience representing Fortune 500 clients, including leading McGuireWoods' representation of Tyco International in the MDL securities litigation. She also has significant experience handling discovery and document management in connection with litigation and governmental investigations, including electronic discovery, difficult discovery disputes, and the preparation and defense of privilege logs.


Practices & Industries
 

EDUCATION

University of Richmond School of Law, Richmond, Virginia, J.D., 1983

  • Honors: John Marshall Fellow
  • Honors: McNeill Law Society
  • Law Review: University of Richmond Law Review - Member, 1981-1982
  • Law Review: University of Richmond Law Review - Editor-in-Chief, 1982-1983

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia, B.A., 1978

  • Honors: Omicron Delta Kappa
 

FRATERNITIES OR SORORITIES

Phi Delta Phi

 

ADMITTED

Virginia 1983

U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit 1983

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia 1983

U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia 1984

U.S. Federal Court 1983

U.S. Supreme Court 2005

 

PLACE OF BIRTH

Roanoke, Virginia