Elisa Leighton
Associate Attorney
Practice Areas: General Liability, Insurance, Premises Liability, Product Liability, Transportation Liability
About Elisa
Associate Attorney In St. Louis, MO
I was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. I attended Incarnate Word Academy for high school before attending Lindenwood University in St. Charles, MO, where I received University Honors and two B.A. degrees in Political Science and Dance. I then attended Washington and Lee University Law School in Lexington, VA, to experience my independence.
Outside of work, I have spent my lifetime in various genealogical organizations which promote, education, patriotism, historic preservation, among other values. I joined my first organization at birth, and now continue to volunteer with that organization to educate children and help them learn about history and our nation.
In my spare time, I am an avid reader of books, manga, and comic books; I play video games; and I spend time with my three frogs, Breia, Peter, and Catfish, and my cat, Nebula.
Background
Education:
- Lindenwood University–Honors College Class of 2016
- Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
- Bachelor of Arts in Dance
- Minors: French and History
- Washington and Lee University Law School Class of 2019
Professional:
In my last year of law school, I worked in the Community Legal Practice Clinic doing free legal services for the community. I then worked at Stange Law Firm, PC, for two years before starting at Gausnell, O’Keefe, & Thomas, LLC.
Licensure
- Missouri
- US Eastern District of Missouri
- US Western District of Missouri
Associations
- BAMSL, Young Lawyers Division
- Women’s Lawyers Association
- Lawyers Association
- Various Genealogical Societies
Awards
Received David R. Williams Political Science Award and inducted into Phi Alpha Theta for outstanding achievement and performance in Political Science and History, respectfully
