Elizabeth Shofner is an associate in the firm's litigation department. Ms. Shofner served as a Law Clerk to the Hon. John M. Walker, Jr., then Chief Judge of U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Complex Commercial Litigation
Worked on team representing large pharmaceutical company in arbitration concerning its exclusive license to market a multi-billion dollar drug, in which the arbitration was resolved in our client's favor.
Worked on team representing major corporation in multi-billion dollar accounting fraud action against company's former accountants.
Successfully represented national bank in class action filed under the Truth in Savings Act.
Represented international manufacturer of medical and electronic devices in mediation concerning breach of contract.
Intellectual Property
Represent major stock market index creator in intellectual property litigation relating to derivative trading products based on stock market indexes.
Represented major manufacturer of children's media in trademark and trade dress infringement action.
Represented major toy manufacturer in various trademark issues, including TTAB proceedings, trademark searches, and trademark protection via cease-and-desist actions.
Prepared for trial representing rap music producer in copyright action by former partner.
Represented national manufacturer of medical devices in trademark action against corporation assuming similar name.
Represent large pharmaceutical company concerning various patent, antitrust, and false advertising matters.
Publishing
Successfully represented national publication against claim of misappropriation of likeness claim.
Provided pre-broadcast review of major network's television programs for potentially defamatory statements.
Pro Bono
Significant pro bono activity, including assisting team on death penalty case, handling criminal appeal, acting as guardian ad litem for mentally disabled persons in various proceedings, and assisting mother of murdered woman to adopt her grandchildren.