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Erik

Erik A. Fossum

Associate

Erik Fossum is a commercial litigator who advises on a broad array of complex cases. Prior to joining Lane Powell, he spent four years advising on natural resource and environmental issues in Alaska.

Erik previously clerked for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and the Superior Court of Alaska for the Third Judicial District, where he aided in the drafting of memoranda, orders, and opinions. Erik also served in various capacities during a 14-year tenure at the Supreme Court of the U.S., including as an Assistant Clerk and Aide to the Chief Justice.

Outside of the office, Erik enjoys hockey, skiing, hiking, camping, and exercising his two dogs.

Professional Experience

Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Director of Appeals & Policy Implementation (2021-2023)

Alaska Department of Law

Assistant Attorney General – Natural Resources Section (2019-2021)
Assistant Attorney General – Opinions, Appeals & Ethics Section (2018-2019)

U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, Law Clerk (2017-2018)

Superior Court of Alaska, Third Judicial District, Law Clerk (2016-2017)

Supreme Court of the U.S.

Assistant Clerk – Case Analyst (2006-2016)
Aide to the Chief Justice (2003-2006)

Community Involvement

Alaska Bar Association (2017-Present)

Federal Bar Association, Member (2014-Present)

American Bar Association, Member

Bean’s Café, Volunteer

Covenant House, Volunteer

Alaska High School Mock Trial Competition, Panel Judge (2017, 2019, 2022)

Thought Leadership

May 15, 2023News
Fossum Joins Commercial Litigation Team
Firm Announcement

Practices & Industries

Commercial Litigation
Transportation

Education

Georgetown University Law Center, J.D.
- Street Law Clinic, Participant and Teacher
- Federal Bar Association, Capitol Hill Chapter, Student Representative
George Washington University, B.A., International Conflict & Security, Political Science

Admissions

Alaska
U.S. District Court, District of Alaska
U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit

Honors

“Rookie of the Year," Alaska Department of Law (2017)

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