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Erika

Erika O'Sullivan

Associate

Erika O'Sullivan is a commercial litigator who counsels individuals and businesses in complex matters. Erika serves as a strategic partner and advocates to help clients achieve their goals through practical legal solutions.

Prior to joining Lane Powell, Erika worked as a Fulbright Scholar who taught English in Germany. After completing her Fulbright, she returned to Alaska and worked in state and local politics. She then worked as a Law Clerk for the U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska and for the Central District of California, where she focused on a variety of topics including civil and criminal issues, civil rights litigation, and civil discovery matters.

Professional Experience

U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska, Law Clerk to the Honorable Timothy M. Burgess (2020-2021)

U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Law Clerk to the Honorable Shashi Kewalramani (2019-2020)

Montana Supreme Court, Law Clerk to the Honorable Jim Shea (2017-2019)

U.S. District Court, Extern to the Honorable Ann Aiken (2017)

Hershner Hunter, LLP, Law Clerk (2016)

Community Involvement

Alaska Bar Association, Member

Washington Bar Association, Member

Montana Bar Association, Member

Lewis and Clark County Bar Association, Board Member (2018-2019)

Thought Leadership

January 13, 2023News
Amicus Curiae Brief on behalf of Association of Transportation Law Professionals, Inc. In the Supreme Court of the United States January 13, 2023 in Stephen Douglas et. al v. Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha, Case No. 22-562
In the News
August 18, 2022News
The Best Lawyers in America© 2023 Recognizes 90 Lane Powell Attorneys
Awards & Honors
October 25, 2021News
O'Sullivan Joins Commercial Litigation Team
Firm Announcement

Practices & Industries

Commercial Litigation
Transportation

Education

University of Oregon School of Law, J.D., 2017
- Order of the Coif
- Wayne Morse Fellow (2014-2017)
- Law and Politics Fellowship
- Oregon Law Review, Managing Editor
- Regional Competitor National Appellate Advocacy Team, Moot Court Board
- Women’s Law Forum, Secretary
- Business Law Clinic
University of Portland , B.A., Political Science and German Studies, magna cum laude, 2011

Admissions

Alaska
Washington
Montana

Honors

"Ones to Watch," Best Lawyers®, Commercial Litigation (2023)

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