Profile

Elizabeth Scott

Partner,
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

My Contact Information

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Chapter Location

Dallas

Bio

Lizzy Scott assists clients in complex commercial litigation. Her practice emphasizes defense in lawsuits filed under the FCA and representing public companies and their officers and directors in securities and privacy litigation, internal investigations, regulatory investigations and other enforcement proceedings.

Lizzy’s experience allows her to manage various related cases and investigations with an eye toward how actions in one matter could affect the others. Highly organized and detail-oriented, Lizzy brings a strong understanding of the subject matter affecting her clients’ businesses. She has experience in state and federal court, as well as before the International Centre for Dispute Resolution, a branch of the American Arbitration Association.

Lizzy also handles a range of other litigation matters, including:

  • Securities and consumer class actions
  • Energy-related litigation
  • Breach of contract
  • Business fraud
  • Other business torts

Practice Areas

  • Complex Commercial Litigation
  • Compliance Counseling
  • Crisis Management
  • Electronic Discovery
  • Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
  • Government Contracting, Bid Protests and the False Claims Act
  • Government Investigations
  • Internal Investigations
  • Privacy, Data Security and Information Law
  • Qui Tam; Whistleblower Defense