Elizabeth L. Troutman

Elizabeth L. Troutman


Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP

Recognized since 2021

Greensboro, North Carolina

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Education Law

Labor and Employment Law - Management

Litigation - Labor and Employment

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Elizabeth Troutman advises public school boards of education, private educational institutions, colleges and universities on a myriad of education issues, and litigates on behalf of educational institutions in state and federal courts. Elizabeth also helps clients in a variety of industries navigate the complexities of human resources and employment law issues, including employment policies and employee separation.

Elizabeth advises public school boards of education, private educational institutions, and colleges and universities on a multitude of education issues, and advocates for educational institutions in administrative proceedings, state and federal courts, and before local, state, and federal regulatory agencies. Her experience includes developing policies and procedures for schools, handling investigations by the Office of Civil Rights, conducting board of education hearings, managing and advising on student discipline and employment matters, advising on federal and state legislative strategies, addressing a myriad of compliance-related issues, and defending educational institutions in state and federal courts.

With prior experience working with the North Carolina School Boards Association, the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and the Workforce, the Council for Children’s Rights in Charlotte, and the Education Innovations Group, as well as conducting extensive research on rural education policy issues, Elizabeth brings a valuable perspective to Brooks Pierce and the Firm's education clients. Elizabeth serves on the Executive Committee of the North Carolina Council of School Attorneys and is a frequent speaker at education law conferences.

Elizabeth also regularly counsels clients on compliance with state and federal employment laws, employee management concerns, employment discrimination matters, Family and Medical Leave Act issues, and issues related to disability discrimination and accommodation claims. Elizabeth has also defended clients in suits related to employment contracts, the First Amendment, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Elizabeth conducts and advises employers on internal investigations. She has experience in various investigations, including discrimination claims, allegations of abuse and sexual misconduct in educational settings, and compliance with requirements associated with use of federal funds.

    Location
    • Renaissance Plaza, Suite 2000
      230 North Elm Street
      P.O. Box 26000
      Greensboro, NC 27420
    Education
    • Duke University, M.P.P., graduated 2014
    • The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., graduated 2014
    • Princeton University, B.A., graduated 2006
    Bar Admissions
    • North Carolina, North Carolina
    Affiliations
    • Industries of the Blind - Member, Board of Directors
    • North Carolina Council of School Attorneys - Chair
    Court Admissions
    • US District Court - Western District of NC
    • US District Court - Middle District of NC
    • US District Court - Eastern District of NC

    Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2025 for work in:
    • Commercial Litigation
    • Education Law
    • Labor and Employment Law - Management
    • Litigation - Labor and Employment
    Awards:
    • Recognized as a "2019 Influencer: Law" by The Business Journals (2019)
    • Recognized as a "Rising Star" by North Carolina Lawyers Weekly (2019)
    • Recognized by North Carolina Super Lawyers as a "Rising Star" in Schools and Education Law (2019-2023)
    • Recognized as one of the Triad Business Journal's "40 Leaders Under 40" (2019)
    • Selected by her peers for inclusion in Business North Carolina's "Legal Elite" in the Young Guns category (2021-2022)

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    New Criminal Prohibitions Applicable to Local Public Officials


    New Criminal Prohibitions Applicable to Local Public Officials

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    Updated CDC Masking Guidance; North Carolina Employers Strongly Encouraged to Implement COVID-19 Vaccination, Testing, and Mask Policies


    Updated CDC Masking Guidance; North Carolina Employers Strongly Encouraged to Implement COVID-19 Vaccination, Testing, and Mask Policies

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    Employers Considering Differential Treatment Based on Vaccination Status


    Employers Considering Differential Treatment Based on Vaccination Status

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    CDC Issues New Guidance for Vaccinated Individuals


    CDC Issues New Guidance for Vaccinated Individuals

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    American Rescue Plan Includes Changes to COVID-Related Employee Leave


    American Rescue Plan Includes Changes to COVID-Related Employee Leave

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    Mandatory COVID Leave Expires, But Tax Credits For Providing COVID Leave Are Extended


    Mandatory COVID Leave Expires, But Tax Credits For Providing COVID Leave Are Extended

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