Whiteford Taylor Preston, LLP - Elise Davison Morris

Seven Saint Paul Street
Baltimore, MD 21202-1636
Phone: 410.347.8789
Fax: 410.223.4389
edmorris@wtplaw.com

Co-Chair, Hiring Committee
Chair, Diversity & Professional Development
Served as Special Litigation Counsel to Chapter 7 Trustee in liquidation of Just For Feet, Inc., successfully litigating claims against its former officers, directors, and independent accounting and auditing firm.
Obtained 7-figure result against national franchise chain.
Successfully defended retail pharmacy chain in major antitrust litigation.
Represented international real estate developer in litigation concerning construction projects in New York City, London and Barcelona, Spain.
Successfully defended international flooring manufacturer in patent infringement suit before International Trade Commission
Obtained summary judgment in class action under ERISA by 7,800 retired maritime officers.
Obtained judgments in favor of national manufacturer in product liability lawsuits seeking damages for alleged toxic tort injuries.
Represented petroleum companies in environmental contamination claims.
Successfully defended real estate developer against copyright infringement claims.
Obtained judgment in favor of banking institution in lawsuit alleging conversion and negligence claims.

AV Peer Review Rated: Martindale-Hubbell
Named one of The Daily Record's Top 100 Women, 2004, 2006, 2008 and Circle of Excellence Inductee
Listed in Super Lawyers, Corporate Counsel edition, 2008
Named one of Baltimore SmartCEO's Legal Elite, 2007
Listed in Maryland Super Lawyers, 2007
Pro Bono Service Appreciation Award, The Arc of Baltimore (2008)
GBC LEADERship, 2003 graduate and Class Representative
Board of Trustees: Roland Park Country School; Chair: Annual Giving campaign, 2008-2009
Board of Directors: Girl Scouts of Central Maryland
Executive Committee: Network 2000
Advisory Board: CHANA (division of the ASSOCIATED)
Former professional figure skater, member of the 1985 U.S. Professional World Team
Member: Bar Association of Baltimore City, Maryland State and American Bar Associations, Women's Bar Association

University of Maryland School of Law (J.D. 1992)
Articles Editor, The Business Lawyer, 1991-1992
Maryland Journal of International Law and Trade, 1990-1991
American Jurisprudence Award, Legal Profession
Harvard University (B.A. 1987)