Erin Nathan is a commercial litigator with a focus on employment and labor law, class actions, and appellate advocacy. She represents both individuals and businesses in state and federal courts, as well as before administrative agencies. Erin is known for her strategic approach, courtroom skill, and commitment to client advocacy.
Representative Litigation Experience
- $12.8M jury verdict for contractor against public entity
- $2.6M jury verdict for breach of contract and lost profits
- Successful recovery of $2M in defrauded funds
- Settlement near statutory cap in federal sexual harassment and disability case
- Defense win in “bet-the-company” independent contractor misclassification case
- $600K+ jury award in trade secrets and unfair competition trial
- Civil contempt judgment leading to criminal charges for trade secret violations
- Defense of Fortune 500 company in pregnancy discrimination trial
- Favorable outcomes in Department of Labor and Iowa Workforce Development investigations
Complex Employment Representation
Erin represents executives and professionals in high-stakes employment matters, including severance negotiations, discrimination claims, and contract disputes. Her recent work includes negotiating a publicly reported severance exceeding $600,000 for a departing county administrator—demonstrating her ability to navigate sensitive and high-profile employment exits with discretion and impact.
Workplace Investigations
Erin is frequently retained by employers to conduct internal investigations into allegations of harassment, discrimination, and other workplace misconduct. Her investigative work is thorough, and impartial, helping organizations respond appropriately and mitigate risk.
Employment Counseling and Compliance
Erin advises clients on employment contracts, independent contractor agreements, non-compete and non-solicitation clauses, and workforce restructuring. She helps businesses and individuals navigate wage and hour issues, employee classification, and handbook development, ensuring compliance with evolving employment laws.
Non-Compete and Trade Secret Litigation
Erin represents both employers and individuals in disputes involving restrictive covenants and trade secrets. She drafts and negotiates agreements, defends against enforcement actions, and litigates claims involving unfair competition and intellectual property.
Training and Education
A dynamic speaker, Erin delivers customized training programs on workplace discrimination, harassment prevention, and implicit bias. Her sessions are designed to be practical, engaging, and tailored to the unique needs of each organization.
Prior to joining the firm in 2013, Erin was the sole labor and employment associate at Locke Lord LLP in Chicago and taught appellate advocacy and advanced legal writing at Loyola University School of Law. She was born in Des Moines, Iowa.