Elizabeth June
Elizabeth's practice focuses on representing companies across a wide range of industries in regulatory proceedings, internal investigations, and complex civil litigations.
Elizabeth has experience representing clients in wide variety of matters including breach of contracts disputes, investigations before the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). She also has experience related to a DOJ monitorship and a Special Litigation Committee. Prior to attending law school, Elizabeth served as a Corps Member for Teach for America.

Expertise

Experience

Representative matters

  • Special litigation committee of Fortune 100 pharmaceutical distributor in investigation into alleged wrongdoing in association with distribution of opioids.
  • Representation of a DOJ monitor in connection with anti-money laundering and other compliance related issues.
  • Potential foreign bribery and corruption of foreign agents for a global biotechnology company.
  • Potential for misconduct of legal and compliance related to whistleblower complaints at multinational consumer healthcare company.
  • Lobbying activity audit for a nationwide energy company.
  • Advised a global investment firm on political law implications of investment actions.

Pro bono

  • Advised a human rights organization on applications for reparations for Iraqi civilians harmed in conflict.
  • Represented criminal defendants in cases assigned through the Criminal Justice Act.
  • Advised clients in relation to spousal and child support.
  • Drafted an amicus brief on behalf of a disability rights organization for the Supreme Court of the United States.
  • Drafted an amicus brief for the Supreme Court in relation to securities law updates.
  • Advised a client on contractual relationships with schools for summer camps for underserved students.

Qualifications

Admissions

Washington DC, 2023

United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, 2023

Academic

BSFS Georgetown University, International Culture and Politics, Minor in French, 2018

JD, magna cum laude, American University Washington College of Law, 2023

Order of the Coif

Recipient of Two Highest Grade Designations

Executive Tournament Director,  Moot Court Honor Society

Staffer, American University International Law Review

Disclaimer
A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.