Elizabeth P. Hodes

Elizabeth P. Hodes is an employment lawyer and partner at Davis Wright Tremaine and Partner-in-Charge of the Anchorage office. Elizabeth advises Alaska employers on workplace issues, including leaves of absence, wage and hour matters, harassment prevention, personnel decisions, investigations, and executive-level employment concerns. She helps boards and management teams address leadership transitions and other sensitive workplace matters before they become costly disputes.

Elizabeth earned a J.D. from Lewis & Clark Law School, graduating cum laude, and a B.A. in Political Science from Syracuse University, also graduating cum laude, with minors in Economics and English Textual Studies. In law school, she earned an Intellectual Property Certificate and held several academic and editorial roles. Her education supports careful analysis, writing, and practical counseling across complex employment matters.

Elizabeth defends employers when disputes arise, including claims involving discrimination, non-compete issues, and other employment-related allegations. Her experience covers trial, arbitration, and appeals before the Alaska Supreme Court. She also advises healthcare entities on employment issues and related business claims, including contract, compensation, credentialing, billing, and unfair-practices questions that can arise within heavily regulated organizations.

Elizabeth P. Hodes has been recognized by Chambers USA for Labor & Employment and by Best Lawyers and Alaska Super Lawyers for employment-related work. Elizabeth is active in bar sections and community organizations and has held leadership roles within the Anchorage Association of Women Lawyers. Her practice combines preventive counseling, investigations, dispute resolution, and litigation to help employers manage workforce risk with practical, business-focused advice.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
• Co-Chair, Alaska Bar Association (2007-2012)
• Current Member and Former President, Anchorage Association of Women Lawyers (2020-2022)
• Member, American Bar Association
• Board Secretary, Anchorage Project Access

Licensed State

• Alaska

Education

• Lewis & Clark Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Syracuse University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science, minor in Economics and English Textual Studies

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