Erick leverages his experience in local and state government and economic development to assist clients with business and commercial litigation proceedings.
Overview
Involved with a number of multimillion dollar commercial disputes and litigation, Erick is a trusted expert in complex matters for a wide array of clients. His experience includes contract interpretations; commercial lease and real estate disputes; state and federal government investigations; immigration certification matters, nationwide class actions, and mergers and acquisitions, which provides Erick with key insights in researching and developing the best positions for clients, whether it's in the courtroom or the negotiating table.
As a member of Stinson's Sports & Recreation group, Erick is well-versed in esports, staying current in this ever-changing area of law by attending conferences, writing content and engaging with clients concerning development of their own esports programs.
Erick has also taken pride in participating in a variety pro bono matters, assisting Jackson County public defender cases, prisoner appeals all the way up to the United States Supreme Court, and economically disadvantaged individuals with limited English-speaking abilities involving life insurance issues.
News & Insights
News
Speaking Engagements
"Stinson LLP: Business eSports Law Panel," Player Up – The Midwest's Amateur eSports Tournament, August 2019
Publications
Should Investors be Wary of Esports Arenas? Traditional Stadium Litigation Hints at Risk, JD Supra, November 2020
Title IX Compliance Creates Hurdles for Collegiate eSports Programs, JD Supra, March 2019
Recognitions
Recognitions
Selected for Leadership Council on Legal Diversity's Pathfinders program
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