Eliza Buergenthal concentrates her practice on general commercial litigation, government investigations, and white collar defense. Ms. Buergenthal also focuses on national security matters, such as advising clients on the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).

Ms. Buergenthal maintains an active pro bono practice, with a focus on reproductive rights.

Ms. Buergenthal received her law degree with honors from George Washington University Law School, where she was a published member of the Public Contract Law Journal. While in law school, Ms. Buergenthal externed at the Department of Homeland Security and the American Red Cross National Headquarters, and participated in the Family Justice Litigation Clinic. Prior to law school, Ms. Buergenthal worked at a child abuse prevention non-profit in Baltimore, Maryland.

Perspectives

Subpoenas at the Ready: The 118th Congress Is Poised to Investigate
Enforcement Edge: Shining Light on Government Enforcement

Credentials

Education
  • JD, The George Washington University Law School, 2022, with honors
  • BA, Policy Studies and Public Relations, Syracuse University, 2018, summa cum laude
Admissions
  • District of Columbia
Government & Military Service
  • Legal Intern, Department of Homeland Security, January–April 2021
Activities
  • Member, Glass Leadership Institute, Anti-Defamation League
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