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Erik

Erik A. Fossum
Associate
Anchorage
D 907.264.3314
fossume@lanepowell.com

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

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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