Liz Eager represents plaintiffs and defendants in complex litigation in a number of areas, including contract disputes, business torts, intellectual property, civil RICO, and employment claims. She also has an active pro bono practice, representing individuals challenging state laws that restrict free speech on the Internet. Liz is currently a Board Member for the Atlanta Council for Younger Lawyers.
Representative Work
Represented TASER International, Inc. and 40 of its largest shareholders in a lawsuit alleging that eight Wall Street firms, including Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley, engaged in naked short selling and illegal conversion and flex option trades that artificially depressed TASER's stock price. The case was resolved through a confidential settlement.
Represented a financial services corporation as plaintiff in a contract and business tort case where the corporation sought over $50 million. The case was settled favorably.
Represented an inventor in a dispute with a university and pharmaceutical corporation regarding royalty and licensing fees that resulted in a multi-million dollar settlement.
Defended an individual against misappropriation of trade secret claims brought by a previous employer
Represented an international rug manufacturing corporation in the resolution of a federal agency investigation into the safety of consumer product.
Advised a major cosmetics corporation regarding potential liability when terminating independent contractors.
Professional Activities
Barrister, Lamar Inn of Court
Member, Georgia Association of Women Lawyers
Member, National Association of Women Lawyers
Member, Women in the Profession Section, Atlanta Bar Association
Publications/Speaking Engagements
News
- April 30, 2012Fulton County Daily Report
Education
Emory University School of Law, J.D., 2007; honors
- Executive Notes and Comments Editor, Emory Law Journal
University of Virginia, B.A., 2004; high honors
Previous Experience
Law Clerk, Judge William Keith Watkins, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama, 2007-2008
Admissions
- State Bar of Georgia
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
