Elizabeth S. Liz Washko

Employment Law - Management

4.0 (1 reviews)

Nashville, Tennessee

26+ years experience

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC

Updated: Jan 02, 2026

Contact Information

615-254-1900

https://ogletree.com/people/liz-s-washko/

Truist, Suite 1200, 401 Commerce Street, Nashville, TN 37219

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Bio

Elizabeth Washko is the Managing Shareholder of the Nashville office. Ms. Washko represents management in a wide variety of employment litigation matters, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, FMLA, FLSA, wrongful termination, breach of contract, and covenant not to compete cases. Ms. Washko has served as lead counsel in jury trials in both state and federal courts. In addition to her litigation experience, Ms. Washko also conducts training on employment issues, drafts and reviews employment policies and agreements, and conducts harassment and other types of investigations for employers. Ms. Washko is a frequent speaker and writer on topics relating to all types of employment issues and works with clients on preventive strategies to avoid discrimination, retaliation and other employment claims. Ms. Washko has been practicing law since graduating from Rutgers School of Law in 1993. She joined Ogletree Deakins in 2000 and was elected to shareholder status in 2003. Ms. Washko is a member of the Labor Standards Legislation Subcommittee of the ABA’s Labor and Employment Section. She is a regular contributing editor to the ABA’s FLSA Treatise and annual supplements and the FMLA annual supplements.

Practice Areas

Employment Law - Management

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Employment Law - Management
Recognized: Litigation - Labor and Employment
Special Focus: Litigation
Mid-South Super Lawyer (2013)
Chambers USA (2014)

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2015

Education

Rutgers University–Newark, J.D., graduated 1999

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Reviews

Anna Cooper

2 weeks ago

Expert guidance through a complex discrimination claim

Our company retained Elizabeth Washko when faced with a challenging discrimination lawsuit. Her deep knowledge of Tennessee employment law and her 26 years of focused experience were immediately evident. She provided a clear, strategic defense that was both thorough and practical. We particularly valued her perspective as Managing Shareholder of the Nashville office; she understands the local legal landscape intimately. Her recognition in employment law management and litigation was well-earned, as her counsel was sharp and authoritative. The only minor critique is that during the initial, intense phases, communication from her team could occasionally lag by a day. However, Ms. Washko herself was always prepared and decisive in court. She successfully guided us to a favorable resolution, and we would confidently recommend her for any management-side employment litigation.