Elizabeth received both her J.D. and B.A. in English from the University of Virginia. Working with and advocating on behalf of children has been a long time interest that she has fulfilled as a volunteer on a children’s cancer ward in college, as a mentor for elementary school students while living in New York City, as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for abused and neglected children in the court’s care in law school, and through pro bono legal work. She lives in Richmond, Virginia with her husband and two children. Family favorite read aloud books currently include Hippos Go Berserk, Curious George and The Cat in the Hat.