Ryan Erickson is our Latest Featured Speaker!
Our latest featured speaker is Ryan Erickson of Lewis & Llewellyn LLP!
Ryan is speaking at our upcoming Winning Motions for Summary Judgment program on November 7th, 2024. This is a must-attend program for any attorney wanting to improve not only their writing skills with respect to Motions for Summary Judgment, but also learn how to handle the early parts of their case with the MSJ in mind, to optimize their chances of success on Motion for Summary Judgment. With state and federal judges teaching, as well as seasoned litigators, you will learn not only how to write your MSJs more persuasively, but also how to approach the entire first part of your case with a Motion for Summary Judgment in mind.
Ryan is co-teaching the Planning for the MSJ session. You can see the detailed agenda for his topic and the rest of the program, and sign up to watch it live or purchase OnDemand Streaming or a recorded package download here.
Ryan has previously spoken at our Superior Court Boot Camp programs, and our attendees raved about how prepared and informed they felt after leaving his sessions.
Ryan Erickson is a tenacious litigator who thrives in the high-pressure environment of civil litigation. As a Partner at Lewis & Llewellyn, Ryan brings years of experience representing plaintiffs and defendants in a diverse array of complex disputes. He enjoys combining strategy, grit, and efficiency to best meet his clients’ litigation objectives. After graduating with High Honors from Princeton University, Ryan received his law degree from UCLA, where he was an Editor of the Law Review and selected as a member of the Order of the Coif (top 10% of his class). Ryan began his career in the San Francisco office of Latham & Watkins LLP, one of the world’s premier law firms, where he represented several Fortune 500 companies in high-profile commercial disputes.
Since joining Lewis & Llewellyn in 2013, Ryan has secured complete defense victories for multiple clients in bet-the-company cases. Crossing the aisle to the plaintiff’s side of the courtroom, Ryan has secured millions of dollars in judgments and settlements through the successful prosecution of his clients’ claims. By litigating on both sides of the bar, Ryan brings a broad perspective to his practice that enables him to efficiently and effectively address the legal needs of his clients.
For four consecutive years, Ryan has been recognized as, a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers Magazine, an honor reserved for only 2.5% of U.S. attorneys. Benchmark Litigation also recently named Ryan to its “Under 40 Hot List,” which honors the achievements of the nation’s “most accomplished legal partners of the age of forty or younger.” In addition to his business litigation practice, Ryan has also earned a reputation as a premier advocate for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Applying the aggressive and exhaustive approach taken in high-stakes commercial litigation to his nationwide sexual abuse practice, Ryan has obtained numerous multi-million dollar recoveries on behalf of his clients.
Along the way, he has become a tireless advocate for the prevention of sexual abuse. Ryan also serves on the Board of Directors of CALICO, one of the largest child advocacy centers in California, which serves approximately 700 abused children every year. During his free time, Ryan enjoys competing in the occasional Ironman triathlon and spending time with his family, usually outdoors in their 1991 Volkswagen Westfalia Vanagon.
We are so glad to have you back Ryan!
