Elizabeth (Liz) Alice Och

Liz counsels clients in all stages of litigation, from initial case assessment through trial.  She has experience litigating cases arising under federal statutes such as the False Claims Act, the Freedom of Information Act, and the federal environmental laws, including the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and the Clean Air Act. Liz also has experience with both government and internal compliance investigations.

In any context, Liz is a valuable asset for the team. She is quick to learn her clients' industries and motivations to identify pragmatic, business-minded solutions. Clients value Liz's leadership, team-mindedness, and project-management skills.  

Liz is passionate about giving back to her community. She is a member of the firm's recruiting committee and a co-chair of the Denver office's summer associate program. Liz previously served on the board of the Legal Aid Foundation of Colorado and is a current board member of the Colorado Lawyer Trust Account Foundation (COLTAF). She also maintains an active pro bono practice.

During law school, Liz was a founding member of The Michigan Journal of Environmental & Administrative Law. She also holds a master's of science from the University of Michigan School of Natural Resources and Environment.