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Erica Katherine Achepohl

Associate

Chicago

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Erica is a litigation associate whose work spans a variety of practice areas and stages of litigation.  She has experience in civil and criminal cases, in both federal and state courts.  Prior to joining Winston, Erica served as a law clerk in the Northern District of Illinois.

Key Matters

  • Clerked for the Honorable Sunil R. Harjani of the USDC for the Northern District of Illinois, drafted orders and memoranda opinions related to various civil and criminal matters.
  • Managed active caseload for and counseled complex commercial clients on a variety of issues, including employment matters, patent and trademark infringement, uniform voidable transactions act, and breach of contract at a boutique litigation firm.

  • Federal Bar Association: YLD Co-Chair, Legal Prep Volunteer
  • Washington University in St. Louis Young Alumni and Chicago Professional Network

Capabilities

Intellectual Property
Litigation/Trials
Labor & Employment
International Arbitration
White Collar & Government Investigations
Commercial Litigation & Disputes

Key Matters

  • Clerked for the Honorable Sunil R. Harjani of the USDC for the Northern District of Illinois, drafted orders and memoranda opinions related to various civil and criminal matters.
  • Managed active caseload for and counseled complex commercial clients on a variety of issues, including employment matters, patent and trademark infringement, uniform voidable transactions act, and breach of contract at a boutique litigation firm.

Credentials

Education

Erica earned her J.D. from Loyola University, Chicago School of Law where she graduated cum laude in May 2021. She was the lead article editor for the flagship Loyola University Chicago Law Journal and was the only American student to receive a Best Oralist Honorable Mention in the 17thVis East Moot. Erica received her B.A. in International Area Studies: European Studies with minors in French and Leadership in May 2017 from Washington University in St. Louis.

    Admissions
    • Illinois
    Languages
    • French

    Capabilities

    Intellectual Property
    Litigation/Trials
    Labor & Employment
    International Arbitration
    White Collar & Government Investigations
    Commercial Litigation & Disputes
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