Erin has a nationwide practice representing clients across a variety of industries in complex business disputes involving antitrust, product liability, tort, negligence, consumer protection, fraud, insurance and intellectual property matters. She represents both plaintiffs and defendants in Sherman Act Sections 1 and 2 litigation, including claims involving alleged restraints of trade, monopolization and other competition-related disputes. Erin also represents insurance carrier clients navigating bad-faith, other extra-contractual and coverage matters. She defends her clients—which include Fortune 500 companies—in all stages of litigation, from the initial complaint through trial preparation. She also defends clients against individual and multiparty personal injury, wrongful death and property damage claims across the country, with considerable experience litigating in New York. In addition, Erin represents clients in trademark enforcement, infringement and prosecution matters.
Erin's clients appreciate her ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly and concisely. She is a trusted advisor on potential legal risks, liabilities and litigation exposure, developing strategies to mitigate risk and avoid formal legal action. She is adept at drafting and responding to pre-litigation demand letters and cease-and-desist correspondence, clearly articulating client positions and fostering early dialogue. Erin is also known for negotiating and mediating pre-litigation and litigation settlements, achieving favorable outcomes while avoiding costly and protracted proceedings.
Earlier in her career, Erin was an antitrust associate at a top-ranked global law firm in Washington, D.C., where she represented clients throughout the Hart-Scott-Rodino merger review process and helped secure clearance for numerous significant transactions.
Erin is committed to pro bono service and regularly represents clients in both criminal and civil matters. She is also a proud member of Project Affirmation, the firm’s pro bono name change and gender marker amendment clinic serving the transgender community in and around Kansas City.