Overview

Elizabeth Pratt advises and represents management in in a wide range of employment law issues. A large part of her practice is devoted to handling single-plaintiff employment litigation arising under various state laws as well as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). She has litigation experience at the administrative, state, and federal levels, where she has handled charges of discrimination and retaliation, wage and hour issues, workers’ compensation claims, restrictive covenant and contract disputes, and employee benefits claims.

Recognition

Named, Ones to Watch

The Best Lawyers in America®

2021-2024

Recipient, CALI Award for Legal Research and Writing

Charleston School of Law

Legal Research and Writing Teaching Fellow

2011-2012

Charleston School of Law

Dean's List

Charleston School of Law

Speaking Engagements

2023 Carolinas Regional Employer Conference

Charlotte, NC

September 14, 2023

2022 Carolinas Regional Employer Conference

Charlotte, NC

September 8, 2022

Panel Discussion: Returning to Work in the Carolinas

Charlotte, NC

July 13, 2021

Update Your Status: Practical Solutions For Social Media Challenges In Today’s Technology-Driven Workplace

Metrolina Paralegal Association Fall Continuing Education Seminar, Charlotte, NC

October 25, 2019

Employment Law Basics for New and Emerging Businesses

Charlotte, NC

June 4, 2019

Update Your Status: Practical Solutions for Social Media Challenges in Today's Technology-Driven Workplace

Association of Corporate Counsel – Charlotte Chapter, Charlotte, NC

April 3, 2019

Breaking Up Is Hard to Do: Managing Challenges that Arise When the Employment Relationship Ends

Charlotte, NC

June 7, 2018

Education

  • J.D., Charleston School of Law, 2013cum laude
  • B.S., Appalachian State University, 2010magna cum laude

Bar Admission

North Carolina

Courts

  • U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina
  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina