GET TO KNOW ERIN
Background
Erin brings a unique perspective to civil and trust litigation, shaped by her background in journalism. After growing up in Tampa, Florida, Erin earned an English degree with an emphasis in professional writing and rhetoric from Northern State University in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Before pursuing a legal career, she worked as a journalist at the Aberdeen American News, developing strong investigative and communication skills.
Erin attended law school at the University of South Dakota, where she demonstrated exceptional advocacy skills from the start, winning Best Advocate in the 1L Alternative Dispute Resolution Client Counsel competition. She continued to excel as a member of the Moot Court Board, showcasing her advocacy skills across four national competitions and achieving remarkable success.
Her achievements include second place on a two-person team at the National Criminal Procedure Moot Court Tournament in San Diego, and advancing to the semi-finals at the Judge John R. Brown Admiralty Competition in New Orleans, where her team earned second place for Best Oral Advocacy and she ranked among the top ten individual advocates. Her dedication to advocacy and service while on the Moot Court Board was recognized with the Order of Barristers Award upon graduation in 2023.
Erin attended law school at the University of South Dakota, where she demonstrated exceptional advocacy skills from the start, winning Best Advocate in the 1L Alternative Dispute Resolution Client Counsel competition. She continued to excel as a member of the Moot Court Board, showcasing her advocacy skills across four national competitions and achieving remarkable success.
Her achievements include second place on a two-person team at the National Criminal Procedure Moot Court Tournament in San Diego, and advancing to the semi-finals at the Judge John R. Brown Admiralty Competition in New Orleans, where her team earned second place for Best Oral Advocacy and she ranked among the top ten individual advocates. Her dedication to advocacy and service while on the Moot Court Board was recognized with the Order of Barristers Award upon graduation in 2023.
During law school, Erin demonstrated her commitment to public service and legal accessibility through numerous leadership roles. She served as president of USD's Student Media Advisory Board, sat on the Family Law and Child Advocacy Board, and was an active member of Delta Theta Phi and Women in Philanthropy. As Graduate Assistant for the WORKS Divorce Clinic, she guided pro se litigants through divorce proceedings, ensuring access to justice for underserved communities.
Throughout her legal career, Erin has gained diverse experience through internships with the United States Attorney's Office for the District of South Dakota and a Tampa Bay area criminal defense firm. Following graduation, she served as law clerk to fourteen judges in South Dakota's Second Judicial Circuit, drafting opinions, managing a variety of complex legal research projects, and gaining invaluable perspective on effective advocacy. These experiences, combined with her background in journalism, have honed her ability to investigate intricate matters, craft persuasive arguments, and translate complex legal issues into clear, compelling narratives for her clients.
Outside the office, Erin enjoys unwinding with a good book, attending live concerts whenever possible, and soaking up the hot and humid weather for as long as it lasts—a remnant of her Tampa roots. She looks forward to becoming actively involved in the Sioux Falls community.
Throughout her legal career, Erin has gained diverse experience through internships with the United States Attorney's Office for the District of South Dakota and a Tampa Bay area criminal defense firm. Following graduation, she served as law clerk to fourteen judges in South Dakota's Second Judicial Circuit, drafting opinions, managing a variety of complex legal research projects, and gaining invaluable perspective on effective advocacy. These experiences, combined with her background in journalism, have honed her ability to investigate intricate matters, craft persuasive arguments, and translate complex legal issues into clear, compelling narratives for her clients.
Outside the office, Erin enjoys unwinding with a good book, attending live concerts whenever possible, and soaking up the hot and humid weather for as long as it lasts—a remnant of her Tampa roots. She looks forward to becoming actively involved in the Sioux Falls community.
