Elizabeth Froehlke

As an associate at Littler, Elizabeth Froehlke counsels corporate and executive clients on a variety of commercial, labor, and employment issues, including discrimination, noncompetition and nonsolicitation agreements, trade secrets, privacy, ERISA, FLSA exemptions, contracts and policies, fiduciary duties, independent contractor analysis, class and collective actions, and other issues faced by companies of all sizes in federal and state jurisdictions throughout the country.

Prior to joining Littler, Liz served for four years in the U.S. Attorney’s Office, where she litigated on behalf of the United States and its agencies. In that capacity, she successfully defended employment discrimination suits arising under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the Rehabilitation Act through summary judgment and motions to dismiss.

She successfully litigated affirmative and defensive cases relating to fraudulent transfers, execution of property, forfeiture, bankruptcy issues, tort claims, constitutional “Bivens” claims, and habeas petitions.

Liz was second chair in two multi-day federal trials, and appeared before federal district and magistrate judges on a regular basis. She also has extensive discovery experience representing large federal agencies and high volumes of documents.

Education :

• J.D., University of Colorado Law School, 2012
• B.A., Saint Mary’s College, 2009

Courts :

• U.S. Court of Appeals, 10th Circuit
• U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
• U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Colorado

Professional & Community Affiliations :

• Member, Colorado Bar Association
• Member, Colorado Notre Dame Lawyer’s Committee
• Member, Faculty of Federal Advocates