Elizabeth Horton
About Elizabeth Horton
Elizabeth Horton is a Litigation Associate at Fennemore, having previously worked as a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid of North Carolina. She holds a Juris Doctor from Boston College Law School and has extensive experience in legal roles across various organizations.
Work at Fennemore
Elizabeth Horton has been employed at Fennemore as a Litigation Associate since 2023. In this role, she engages in various litigation matters, contributing to the firm's legal practices and client services. Her experience in litigation enhances the firm's capabilities in handling complex legal issues.
Previous Experience at Legal Aid of North Carolina
Before joining Fennemore, Elizabeth Horton worked at Legal Aid of North Carolina as a Staff Attorney from 2018 to 2020. During her two-year tenure, she served clients in the Greensboro/Winston-Salem area, providing legal assistance and representation in various matters. She also held the position of Martin Luther King, Jr. Intern - Medical Legal Partnership at the same organization in 2017.
Education and Expertise
Elizabeth Horton holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Boston College Law School, where she studied from 2015 to 2018. She also earned a Master's degree in International Security and Human Rights and Humanitarian Action from Sciences Po, studying from 2013 to 2015. Her academic background includes a Bachelor's degree in Social and Cognitive Neuroscience from Harvard University, completed from 2009 to 2013.
Fellowship and Internship Experience
Elizabeth Horton has participated in various fellowships and internships that have shaped her legal career. She was a LEND Fellow at Boston Children's Hospital from 2017 to 2018 and completed the Haywood Burns Memorial Fellowship for Social and Economic Justice with the National Lawyers Guild in 2017. Additionally, she served as a Summer Associate Law Clerk at the United States Attorneys' Offices in 2016.
Academic Background
Elizabeth Horton studied at several prestigious institutions. She attended Alpharetta High School from 2005 to 2009 and later pursued higher education at the University of Cambridge. She also studied at Reid Hall, further enriching her academic profile.