Erika is a passionate and empathetic advocate, with a zealous, caring approach to all clients’ cases. Though she began her career in corporate litigation and transactional work, she desired work that more directly impacted individuals and families. After dipping her toes into family law, she found her calling, and now focuses exclusively on family law and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). She has since established a reputation for being a skilled and trusted advocate for families.

Erika combines her years of experience with her compassion, grace, and strong advocacy skills to achieve the best possible outcome for her clients. Such an outcome occurs through settlement in most of Erika’s cases. For cases that cannot be resolved through negotiation and mediation, Erika uses her trial experience to fearlessly advocate for her clients in court. In addition to her legal expertise, Erika is committed to providing personalized service to each and every client. She takes the time to understand her clients’ unique circumstances and goals, and develops tailored strategies.

In addition to her work as an attorney, relying on her background and education in social work, she works with families to resolve disputes through a variety of resources and methods. Erika is a Qualified Neutral under Rule 114 of the Minnesota Supreme Court. Her ADR services include mediation, child-inclusive mediation, custody and parenting time evaluations, and serving as a Parenting Consultant (PC), Parenting Time Expeditor (PTE), and parenting coach.

Areas of Practice

Appellate Law, Child Custody, Child Support, Domestic Abuse, Divorce, Early Neutral Evaluations (ENEs), Intimate Partner Violence, Mediation, Grandparents’ rights, Harassment Restraining Orders, Orders For Protection, Paternity, Parenting Consulting, Parenting Time Modification, Parenting Time Expediting, and Spousal Maintenance.

Professional and Community Activities

Erika is a member of both the Minnesota State Bar association (MSBA), as well as the Hennepin County Bar Association (HCBA). She is also a member of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC). She serves as a conciliation court referee in Dakota County. She is a member of the Edina Ultimate Board and is a volunteer with Tubman and Volunteer Lawyers Network. She frequently volunteers with state and local political races.

Education

Erika graduated from the University of Kansas School of Law in 2002. Erika also earned her Bachelor of Social Work and her Master of Social Work from the University of Kansas.

Personal

Erika enjoys spending time with her family, skiing both down hills and on Minnesota’s many lakes and rivers, and watching Jayhawk basketball.