Elizabeth Michaels

Elizabeth Michaels is Of Counsel at Womble Bond Dickinson’s Denver, Colorado office. She is a respected appellate practitioner and commercial litigator with a strong track record in managing complex legal challenges. With a strategic and detail-oriented approach, she confidently helps clients navigate appellate and trial-level litigation. Her experience includes representing clients in intellectual property disputes, such as defending a franchisor in litigation over business practices and trademark rights.

Elizabeth Michaels earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Colorado Law School in 2016. Since beginning her legal career in 2016, Elizabeth has focused on appellate advocacy and commercial litigation. She brings a sharp legal mind and deep understanding of appellate procedure, enabling her to craft arguments that are both persuasive and practical. Her experience as an appellate clerk gives her unique insight into judicial decision-making and strengthens her ability to anticipate and address legal challenges.

Elizabeth’s practice involves handling high-stakes appeals and advising on trial-level litigation with a forward-thinking appellate lens. This dual focus allows her to guide clients through all phases of a dispute while keeping long-term legal outcomes in mind. She frequently works on cases involving complex commercial issues, using her strong writing and analysis skills to deliver effective representation.

Elizabeth is also deeply engaged in pro bono efforts, often representing parties or amici curiae in impactful legal cases. She currently serves on the Board of the Colorado Lawyers Committee Young Lawyers Division and contributes to its Strategic Planning Team. Her professional affiliations include the Colorado Bar Association Appellate Subsection, the Colorado Women’s Bar Association and Foundation, and the Faculty of Federal Advocates.

Elizabeth Michaels has earned several professional honors, including recognition in The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch for Appellate Practice and Bankruptcy Law (2025) and repeated selection to the Colorado Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers from 2022 to 2025. With a strong command of both trial and appellate strategy, Elizabeth continues to provide thoughtful, business-minded legal counsel to clients across Colorado and beyond.

Law Office Affiliations

• Counsel, Womble Bond Dickinson
• Board Member, Colorado Lawyers Committee Young Lawyers Division
• Member, Colorado Bar Association Appellate Subsection
• Member, Colorado Women’s Bar Association
• Member, Faculty of Federal Advocates

Licensed State

• Colorado

Education

• University of Colorado Boulder
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Wisconsin-Madison
  BA in Political Science

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