She represents a diverse range of stakeholders across the dispute and transactional spectrum as well as numerous parties in bankruptcy proceedings and insolvency-related litigation, including:
- debtors
- ad hoc and official creditor and equity committees
- purchasers and distressed investors
- secured lenders
- foreign representatives
- litigants in insolvency-related litigation
Erin has a consistent record of success in high-stakes, high-profile, complex litigation. She has an equally strong track record in achieving consensus and efficient settlement of disputes when it is in her clients' interests. Erin frequently represents investment funds throughout the investment life cycle, including in complex restructurings and commercial litigation. Recognized for her acute business acumen, Erin offers clients proactive, creative and pragmatic solutions in myriad distress scenarios. She is capable of leveraging her M&A and finance experience to cultivate deal solutions in distress situations. She is known for speaking plainly to make complex matters easy to understand and for providing transparent risk assessments.
Erinʼs work often involves cross-border situations. She has acted as counsel in cross-border proceedings involving dozens of jurisdictions around the globe, including several of the most significant Chapter 15 cases in the last decade. Erin's broad-based knowledge and experience across key global market centers allow her to effectively represent estate fiduciaries and international clients in multifaceted jurisdictional proceedings and transactions.
Erin is hardworking and responsive, and she brings a genuine blend of passion and creativity to her work. Beyond her professional achievements, she has a longstanding commitment to mentorship and child development, particularly for disadvantaged and at-risk youth.
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- Representation of the ad-hoc group of customers in the FTX bankruptcy case
- Recognized by The Legal 500 United States in the areas of restructuring (including bankruptcy): corporate (2025) and Fintech (2025)
- Named to The Best Lawyers in America in the area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights (2025-2026) and Litigation—Bankruptcy (2025-2026)
- Recognized by Global Restructuring Review as a “40 under 40” Global Restructuring Attorney
- INSOL International Fellow, top two of class
- International Insolvency Institute, NextGen Leadership Class
- US Army National Guard Volunteer of the Year Award
- American College of Bankruptcy Distinguished Law Student Award
- Fellow, INSOL
- NextGen Member, International Insolvency Institute
- Member, Turnaround Management Organization
- Member, Association for Corporate Growth
- Member, International Women’s Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation
- Ambassador board member, Chicago Children’s Choir
- Board of Directors Advisor and General External Counsel of Gaia Ag PBC Inc.
- Advisory Board Member of Glencrest Global
- Illinois
- Michigan
- New York
- Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
- M.B.A., magna cum laude, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- J.D., cum laude, University of Michigan Law School
- B.S., summa cum laude, Central Michigan University