Elli Tillotson (’16)

Elli Tillotson ’16 is an associate with Black Helterline LLP, with a focus on civil litigation and business law. Before joining Black Helterline, Elli represented individuals and closely-held businesses in litigation and transactional matters.

Originally from Austin, TX, Elli received her BA from Purdue University in 2013 before moving to Portland to attend Lewis & Clark. During law school, she was the Managing Editor of the Lewis & Clark Law Review, selected as a Lezak Legacy Fellow (now Lezak Social Justice Fellowship) in 2015, and involved in several student organizations.

Elli also serves as a member of the MBA YLS Continuing Legal Education committee and volunteers as a mentor for new law students through the school. In her free time, Elli enjoys baking (with varying success) and exploring parks and trails with her husband and miniature dachshund.