Elizabeth M. Latshaw joined KS in 2024, bringing with her 27 years of experience in the legal field. Her expertise encompasses General Litigation, Employer/Insured Workers’ Compensation, Employment Law, Business Law, Bankruptcy (both Creditor and Debtor), and Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Insurance Defense. Elizabeth’s journey into the legal profession began in 1997 under unique circumstances. Seeking legal advice for a personal issue, she was told by an attorney that his fees would likely exceed any potential recovery from a lawsuit. Instead, he offered her a job as his assistant, recognizing her typing skills. This opportunity not only provided Elizabeth with better pay and benefits but also transformed her life and career.
Elizabeth finds immense satisfaction in her work, particularly in seeing favorable decisions for her clients. Her dedication and hard work are evident in every case she handles. A fun fact about Elizabeth’s family heritage adds an interesting layer to her profile. Her great uncle, Henry Sandwith Drinker, Esquire, began his career with Drinker Biddle & Reath in 1918, played a pivotal role in assisting the Von Trapp family of “The Sound of Music” fame when they fled to the United States, and was the Chair of the ABA Committee on Professional Ethics. Another great uncle, Phillip Drinker, invented the Iron Lung in 1928. Additionally, Elizabeth was a professional ballerina in her youth, performing with several ballet companies, including the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, where she shared the stage with Luciano Pavarotti in the opera Don Giovanni. Elizabeth’s diverse background and rich personal history contribute to her unique perspective and dedication as a legal assistant.