M. Elizabeth Kent

Background

Kent, M. Elizabeth was born on November 17, 1943 in New York City. Daughter of Francis J. and Hannah (Bergman) Kent.

Education

AB, Vassar College magna cum laude, 1964;

AM, Harvard University, 1965;

Doctor of Philosophy, Harvard University, 1974;

Juris Doctor, Georgetown University, 1978.

Career

From lecturer to assistant professor of history, U. Alabama, Birmingham, 1972-1974;

associate, Santarelli and Gimer, Washington, 1978;

sole practice, Washington, since 1978.

Achievements

• M. Elizabeth Kent has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Ripon Society, Cambridge and Washington, 1968-1993. Research director HowardM. Miller for Congress, Boston, 1972. Volunteer campaigns John V. Lindsayfor Mayor, 1969, John V. Lindsay for President, 1972, John B. Anderson for President, 1980.

Member American Bar Association, American Civil Liberties Union, District of Columbia Bar Association, Women's Bar Association, District of Columbia Association Criminal Defense Lawyers, Superior Court Trial Lawyers Association, National Women's Polit.Caucus, Phi Beta Kappa.

Interests

• Avocations: history, politics.

Connections

Father:

Francis J. Kent

Mother:

Hannah (Bergman) Kent