Elizabeth B. Meers

Elizabeth's broad background with federal and state regulations and accreditation standards governing the education sector benefits her clients, which include colleges and universities, independent schools, education associations, foundations, education companies, investors in the education sector, and other education organizations. Elizabeth applies her knowledge in counseling clients on compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements; negotiating contracts, including international initiatives, online programs, and mergers and acquisitions; and representing clients in legal proceedings involving federal and state agencies and accreditors.

Elizabeth led the Hogan Lovells Education Practice Area from 2004 to 2014. She also has been a higher education association executive, in-house counsel, and a college trustee. She is also an active member of the National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA).

Elizabeth has been recognized for her leadership in the education community and for her pro bono legal services. The Best Lawyers in America named her 2014-15 Washington D.C. Education Law "Lawyer of the Year." Georgetown University Law Center has honored her twice, with the Alumnae Achievement Award in 1999 and the Paul R. Dean Award in 2005. Catholic Charities Legal Network of the Archdiocese of Washington and the John Carroll Society commended her volunteer service to the Legal Network in 2005, 2010, and 2016.

Elizabeth served as a law clerk to the Honorable John M. Ferren of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals in 1980-81.