OCBA member Elizabeth Weldon, a partner at Snell & Wilmer, has been named as a 2019 Legal Eagle by Franchise Times for the ninth consecutive year.

Franchise Times® Legal Eagles is an annual list featuring the industry’s top lawyers, the rainmakers, the go-to guys, adversaries and clients alike. It includes dedicated professionals, available whenever their clients need them, steeped in knowledge about all things franchising. The list is built with nominations and recommendations from clients, peers and other legal professionals.

Weldon’s practice at Snell & Wilmer is concentrated in business litigation and franchise litigation in federal and state courts and arbitration. She represents franchisors in matters including breach of contract, trademark and trade name infringement, business competition torts, and franchise law claims. She also represents both large and small businesses in general business litigation matters, including breach of contract, tort, class action, trademark, and trade dress claims.

In the community, Weldon has been involved with Girls Incorporated® of Orange County for more than eight years, serving on the Board of Directors since 2011. She has been selected for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America®, Franchise Law (2016-2019) and the Southern California Super Lawyers - Rising Stars Edition, Franchise/Dealership, Business Litigation, Intellectual Property Litigation (2007-2016).