Elizabeth Blackford focuses her practice on all aspects of litigation.
During law school, Elizabeth served as a staff editor for the Texas Journal of Oil, Gas, and Energy Law and competed as an oral advocate on the Duberstein Bankruptcy Moot Court team. As a summer intern at Pillsbury, Elizabeth supported partners and associates on a range of litigation matters, including those involving energy industry clients.
Prior to law school, she worked in constituent services and policy research roles, gaining valuable experience in client communication and issue analysis.
Professional Highlights
- Awarded Best Oral Advocate at the 2025 Fifth Circuit Elliott Cup Bankruptcy Moot Court Competition.
- “Combatting Junk Fees in Texas Rental Housing: A Pathway to Fairer and More Transparent Leasing Practices,” Texas Law Housing Policy Clinic (2024). Coauthor.
Education
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J.D., The University of Texas School of Law, 2025
with honorsB.A., Political Science and International Relations, California State University, Chico, 2019
with highest distinction
Admissions
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Texas