Elizabeth Keyes comes to CTDOT with more than 15 years of state experience that spans all three branches of Connecticut government.
Most recently, Elizabeth spent eight years as Legal Counsel to the Senate Majority Caucus in the General Assembly. In that capacity, she served as legal advisor to the President Pro Tempore and Majority Leader, reviewed and recommended action on pending bills, and assisted in developing, drafting, and negotiating legislation, including major caucus policy initiatives.
From 2011 to 2014, Elizabeth was the Executive Assistant to the Commissioner at the Connecticut Department of Public Health where she developed a passion for health law and policy. While at DPH, she managed the legislative program and oversaw the promulgation of agency regulations. She acted as a liaison to the Governor’s Office and other state agencies and worked with community partners on department-initiated activities.
Following her graduation from law school, she had the great privilege to serve as a legal clerk in the Connecticut Appellate Court. She also previously worked as in intern in the Office of United States Senior District Judge Peter C. Dorsey.
Elizabeth was born and raised in New Haven. She holds a BA from the College of the Holy Cross and began her career in state service as a legislative aide to then-Senate Majority Leader Martin M. Looney. She received a dual JD/MPA from the University of Connecticut in 2009. She is admitted to the bars of Connecticut and New York.
Elizabeth is currently serving as Vice Chairperson of Connecticut Judicial Selection Commission, the Acting President of the Connecticut Chapter of the American Constitution Society for Law and Policy and is a member of the Connecticut Tobacco and Health Trust Fund Board of Directors. She served on the Wethersfield Zoning Board of Appeals from 2018-2021.
Elizabeth and her husband, John, live in Wethersfield with their two young sons.