Elizabeth Ernest

Elizabeth Ernest is an Associate at Thomas & LoCicero PL since August 2022, following a role as a Summer Associate with the same firm. Prior experience includes serving as Editor In Chief for Volume 20 and Staff Writer for Volume 19 of the First Amendment Law Review, and a Certified Student Practitioner in the Intellectual Property Clinic at the University of North Carolina School of Law. Elizabeth's legal background is complemented by a position as a Legal Intern at the North Carolina General Assembly and research assistance at the NC Poverty Research Fund. Prior to their legal career, Elizabeth worked with the Peace Corps as an Urban Agriculture Extension Agent, managing grant projects and facilitating training programs. Additional experience includes roles at Merrill Lynch enhancing client relations and record accuracy. Elizabeth holds a Juris Doctor from the University of North Carolina School of Law and a B.S.B.A. in Finance and Marketing from the University of South Carolina.