Elizabeth B. Hilker

Elizabeth B. Hilker is of counsel in the Charlotte, North Carolina, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. She brings a well-rounded perspective to employment law, having spent a significant portion of her career representing plaintiffs before shifting her focus to the defense side. That experience gives her a distinctive ability to anticipate opposing strategies, evaluate risk with clear eyes, and craft practical solutions that protect her clients' interests.

Elizabeth concentrates her practice on employment litigation, defending employers in a wide range of workplace disputes in state and federal court. She handles matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful discharge, and wage and hour claims, among others. Her litigation work is complemented by deep experience in traditional labor law in North Carolina, where she advises employers on union-related matters, collective bargaining issues, and unfair labor practice proceedings.

Beyond the courtroom, Elizabeth partners with employers on preventive strategies designed to minimize legal exposure before problems arise. She regularly counsels clients on workplace policies, employee handbooks, hiring and termination decisions, and compliance with federal and state employment laws. Her dual background — plaintiff and defense — equips her to stress-test policies and practices from every angle, helping employers build workplaces that are both legally sound and operationally effective.