Elisabeth

Brown

Partner

Elisabeth Brown is a Partner with Elias Books, where she has practiced for most of her legal career. Libby's practice involves litigation in both state and federal district and appellate courts with a special emphasis in the energy industry. Her practice also encompasses a wide variety of subject matter areas, including environmental, bankruptcy, creditor's rights, real estate, trusts and estates, business, and commercial litigation. A significant part of Libby's practice involves serving in the role of outside counsel to her clients with business, assets, and operations in Oklahoma, assisting them in providing risk management and complex litigation solutions.

Libby is a fourth-generation graduate of the University of Oklahoma College of Law. While at OU College of Law she was an active member of Phi Delta Phi Honors Legal Fraternity and recipient of the Chesapeake Scholar award for 2009-2010. She also had the honor of serving as a research assistant for Professor Owen Anderson in 2009, and a research assistant for Professor Joyce Palomar in 2009-2010. Libby received her undergraduate degree from the University of Oklahoma where she was an active member of Chi Omega and succeeded in having her first written work published in 2008.

Libby was born and raised in Edmond, Oklahoma. She currently resides in Edmond with her husband and two sons. In her free time, she enjoys spending quality time with her family, traveling, and volunteering at her sons' school.

Areas of Expertise

Education

2011 – Juris Doctor, University of Oklahoma College of Law
• Dean's List Spring & Fall 2009, Spring & Fall 2010, Spring 2012
• Phi Delta Phi Honors Legal Fraternity

2008 – Bachelor of Arts in English Writing, University of Oklahoma
• Minor in Criminology
• President's Honor Roll
• Sigma Tau Delta

Professional Admissions

2011 – Oklahoma
2011 - U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma
2011 - U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Oklahoma
2013 - U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma
2013 - U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma
2016 - U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit

Professional Affiliations

Mineral Lawyers Society of Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Bar Association
Oklahoma Bar Association Bankruptcy Section
Oklahoma Bar Association Business and Corporate Law Section
Oklahoma Bar Association Energy and Natural Resources Law Section (2023 Chair)
Oklahoma County Bar Association

Recognition

Best Lawyers®: Oil and Gas Law (2023)

Civic Involvement and Leadership

Active supporter of Parent Promise
Active supporter of Sooner Club of OU Athletics

Publications and Presentations

About Us

At Elias, Books, Brown & Nelson, our attorney roster is as diverse as the areas of law we practice. From recent JDs to seasoned partners, the EBB&N team has a history of success and expertise in the areas of Oil & Gas Law, Property Tax, Corporate Law, Commercial Law and Litigation.

A tradition of excellence.