Betsy Sheppard
Associate
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Phone: +1 215 979 1562
- Duane Morris LLP
30 South 17th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103-4196
USA
Elizabeth (Betsy) Sheppard practices in the area of litigation. Ms. Sheppard is a 2024 graduate of the University of Michigan Law School, where she was managing production editor of the University of Michigan Journal of Law Reform, and a magna cum laude graduate of George Washington University.
She focuses primarily on consumer finance matters for financial institutions and tort defense for life sciences companies. She contributes significant time to pro bono causes, including in the areas of constitutional litigation and immigration. She works in the Banking and Finance Big I group.
Admissions
- Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Education
- University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 2024
- Managing Production Editor, University of Michigan Journal of Law Reform - The George Washington University, B.A., magna cum laude, 2020
Experience
- Duane Morris LLP
- Associate, 2024-present - UNHCR, The United Nations Refugee Agency, Division of International Protection Legal Division
- Legal Intern, January-April 2024
Selected Publications
- Co-author, "FDA Rule Opens the Door for More Over-the-Counter Access to Nonprescription Drugs," Duane Morris Alert, January 28, 2025
Representative Matters
Secured favorable resolution for financial institution in arbitration matter involving common law tort and claims under the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act.
Secured a dismissal with prejudice of contract and statutory claims against a large financial institution in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Obtained favorable resolution for financial institution in small claims matter seeking damages under the Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law.
Secured a dismissal of untimely personal injury claims in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania upon removal from state court.