Elizabeth B. Dawson
Overview
Elizabeth B. Dawson counsels clients in navigating the range of federal environmental and climate-related laws and regulations, helping them comment on and litigate agency rulemakings, pursue federal approvals, and defend against enforcement actions. In addition to administrative rulemaking advocacy, Ellie has briefed and argued these issues in federal courts around the country, from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to the Western District of Washington. Ellie’s practice also offers clients legal guidance on a broad range of ESG and sustainability issues. Clients value her deep knowledge and immersion in ESG as well as her ability to break down complex risk into pragmatic business solutions.
Career & Education
- Department of Justice: Environment and Natural Resources Division
Trial Attorney, Environmental Defense Section, 2011–2017
- Department of Justice: Environment and Natural Resources Division
- Viterbo University, B.A., summa cum laude, Spanish/B.F.A. musical theatre, 2005
- Northwestern School of Law of Lewis & Clark College, J.D., summa cum laude, Cornelius Honor Society, 2011
- District of Columbia
- Oregon
Professional Activities and Memberships
- Member, American Bar Association’s Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources Superfund and Natural Resource Damages Litigation Committee
- Former Co-Chair, ABA’s Clean Technology & Climate Change Committee
- Participant, Environmental Law Institute’s Emerging Leaders Initiative
- Spanish
Elizabeth's Insights
Firm News | 2 min read | 07.15.24
Crowell Wins D.C. Circuit Challenge to "Mill Site" Rule for National Mining Association
Washington – July 15, 2024: Crowell & Moring secured a victory on behalf of the National Mining Association in a longstanding dispute over a regulation governing mining on federal land.
Client Alert | 35 min read | 07.11.24
Client Alert | 1 min read | 06.24.24
Client Alert | 2 min read | 05.20.24
Recognition
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, 2023
Elizabeth's Insights
Firm News | 2 min read | 07.15.24
Crowell Wins D.C. Circuit Challenge to "Mill Site" Rule for National Mining Association
Washington – July 15, 2024: Crowell & Moring secured a victory on behalf of the National Mining Association in a longstanding dispute over a regulation governing mining on federal land.
Client Alert | 35 min read | 07.11.24
Client Alert | 1 min read | 06.24.24
Client Alert | 2 min read | 05.20.24
Elizabeth's Insights
Firm News | 2 min read | 07.15.24
Crowell Wins D.C. Circuit Challenge to "Mill Site" Rule for National Mining Association
Washington – July 15, 2024: Crowell & Moring secured a victory on behalf of the National Mining Association in a longstanding dispute over a regulation governing mining on federal land.
Client Alert | 35 min read | 07.11.24
Client Alert | 1 min read | 06.24.24
Client Alert | 2 min read | 05.20.24