Elizabeth Whiston
About Elizabeth Whiston
Elizabeth Whiston serves as the Vice President of Legal & Business Affairs at Sesame Workshop, a position she has held since 2023. She has an extensive legal background, including roles at ETR, New York University, and Qatar Foundation.
Work at Sesame Workshop
Elizabeth Whiston serves as the Vice President of Legal & Business Affairs at Sesame Workshop. She has held this position since 2023, working on-site in New York, New York. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing legal matters and business affairs related to the organization's operations and initiatives.
Previous Experience in Legal Affairs
Before joining Sesame Workshop, Elizabeth Whiston worked at ETR as the Director of Regulatory Affairs & General Counsel for a brief period in 2023. Prior to that, she served as Associate General Counsel at New York University from 2014 to 2022. Her experience also includes a role as a Legal Advisor in the Chairperson’s Office at Qatar Foundation from 2022 to 2023, where she provided legal guidance on various matters.
Education and Expertise
Elizabeth Whiston earned her Doctor of Law (JD) degree from Columbia Law School, completing her studies from 2006 to 2009. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics from Smith College, where she studied from 2001 to 2005. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her legal expertise in various sectors.
Legal Career Background
Elizabeth Whiston began her legal career as an Associate at Debevoise & Plimpton, where she worked from 2009 to 2014. This five-year tenure equipped her with significant experience in legal practice, which she later applied in her roles at New York University and other organizations.