Elizabeth Meers

Elizabeth Meers is the firm’s education Practice Group Director. Her practice focuses on the representation of educational institutions and other organizations, particularly in matters relating directly or indirectly to federal grants and contracts. Elizabeth has represented colleges and universities, academic medical centers, school districts, independent schools, and other educational organizations in matters relating to sponsored research, student financial aid, compensatory and special education programs, and other federal grants and contracts. She has litigated against federal agencies as well as counseled clients on compliance with civil rights, privacy, and other federal regulatory requirements. She has represented clients in matters affecting eligibility for federal funding, accreditation, state education licensure, governance, and faculty tenure. She has assisted clients in structuring and obtaining regulatory approvals for new educational initiatives such as distance learning and international ventures. She has worked as education regulatory counsel on numerous transactions involving educational institutions. Elizabeth has also worked with clients in addressing the legal implications of the special mission of religious-affiliated higher education institutions. In addition to her role as outside counsel, Elizabeth was seconded to an academic medical center on a half-time basis during 1997 and 1998. She served as Interim Executive Director of the National Association of College and University Attorneys from September 2000 through January 2001. During law school, Elizabeth served as an articles editor of the Georgetown Law Journal. After law school, she served as a law clerk to The Honorable John M. Ferren of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals and joined Hogan & Hartson in 1982.