Elaine M. Hillgrove
About Elaine M. Hillgrove
Elaine M. Hillgrove is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Elaine M. Hillgrove is recognized in the following practice area:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Government Relations Practice
Current Firm: Dentons U.S. LLP
Education: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., graduated 2018
Location: Washington, DC
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