Erick leverages his experience in local and state government and economic development to assist clients with business and commercial litigation proceedings.
Overview
Erick has assisted in a number of cases involving multi-million dollar commercial contract disputes, mergers and acquisitions, foreclosures, tort litigation and product liability. He has also assisted clients with banking compliance, environmental permit applications and esports matters.
Erick gained experience as a summer associate with the firm, and as an intern for the Honorable Kim Kelley of the Tenth Judicial Circuit of Illinois. Erick also interned for Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi in Washington, DC.
News & Insights
Publications
"Title IX Compliance Creates Hurdles for Collegiate Esports Programs" By Erick Orantes and Aalok Sharma.
Recognitions
Recognitions
San Francisco Small Business Commission, Certificate of Honor
Recognition letter from then Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi for work with women's healthcare initiatives
Professional & Civic Activities
Professional & Civic Activities
Hispanic Bar Association of Greater Kansas, Executive Board Member, Secretary
American Bar Association, Member
Practices & Industries
Admissions
- Missouri, 2018
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri, 2018
Education
University of Iowa College of Law, J.D., with distinction, 2018
- Iowa Journal of Corporate Law, Student Writer
- Hispanic/Latino Student Association, President
- Iowa Law Arbitration Competition, Winner
- Iowa Jessup Invitational Competition, Finalist
The Catholic University of America, B.A., Political Science, 2012
