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Erika O'Sullivan

Associate She / Her / Hers
Seattle

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 the firm, 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 Highlights

Professional Activities

Amicus Curiae Brief on behalf of Association of Transportation Law Professionals, Inc. in the U.S. Supreme Court in Stephen Douglas et. al v. Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha, January 13, 2023

Recognition & Accomplishments

Best Lawyers, "Ones to Watch," Commercial Litigation, 2023-2025

Judicial Clerkships

Hon. Timothy M. Burgess, U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska, 2020-2021

Hon. Shashi Kewalramani, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, 2019-2020

Hon. Jim Shea, Montana Supreme Court, 2017-2019

Hon. Ann Aiken, U.S. District Court, 2017

Board Memberships & Community Service

Lewis and Clark County Bar Association, 2018-2019

Credentials 

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., magna cum laude, 2011)

Admissions

Alaska

Washington

Montana