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Overview

Serving as both an attorney at Husch Blackwell and a lobbyist for Husch Blackwell Strategies, Liz supports the firm’s healthcare and administrative clients.

In her legal practice, she focuses on procurement, administrative law, regulatory compliance, licensing and credentialing issues, often representing licensees with complaints before regulatory boards and frequently working with individual healthcare providers. As a lobbyist, Liz advocates for diverse business and non-profit organizations with state legislatures and government agencies.

Liz began her career with work on political campaigns, developing a passion for public service and for underserved populations. While in law school, she participated in a health law clinic and also represented prisoners with healthcare access claims—experiences that showed her that healthcare was an ideal place to serve and to pursue government relations work.

After earning her J.D., Liz accepted a position in a New York state senator’s office and went on to serve as a staff attorney to the Arizona House of Representatives for five years. The front row seat to the legislative process gave her great insight into policymaking and the inner workings of state governments, as well as an in-depth understanding of agency rulemaking and internal politics.

Liz is known for her in-depth understanding of state government affairs, her passion for healthcare policy and her empathy for clients’ challenges. She has also built a reputation for extensive pro bono work and community involvement, regularly representing those who cannot afford legal counsel.

Industries

Services

Recognition

  • 2022 Top 50 Pro Bono Attorneys in Arizona, Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education
  • 2022 Best Lobbyist and Political Rising Star, Arizona Capitol Times

Education

  • J.D., Albany Law School
  • B.S., Northern Arizona University
    • cum laude

Admissions

  • Arizona
  • New York

Professional Memberships and Certifications

  • Valley Leadership, Class 34
  • Arizona Society of Healthcare Attorneys
  • American Health Lawyers Association
  • State Bar of Arizona
  • New York State Bar Association
2023 Pro Bono Contributor
Experience
  • Achieved dismissals of licensee complaints before state board of behavioral health examiners.
  • Provided adoption services to families.
  • While representing foster parents pro bono, achieved bipartisan support and brought about passage of new state law creating statewide tuition waivers for children in foster care.
  • Designed successful legislation for the Arizona Agriculture Workforce Development Pilot Program.
  • Prepared and argued Article 78 proceeding against the state of New York, leading to the release of a prisoner from secured housing for healthcare reasons, while still in law school.
Outside the Office

With two young kids, Liz loves family time.

She and her husband enjoy taking their children out to explore their local area, as well as vacationing further afield. Their favorite destinations are Hawaii and Laguna Beach, California; however, they also place a high priority on experiencing new cultures and new places.

Liz also describes herself as a fitness fanatic who loves being outdoors. She’s particularly fond of running and yoga.

When Liz has a moment to herself, she loves to read, absorbing any book she can get her hands on.