About
Erin majored in political science at The Ohio State University and joined the Army National Guard in her second year of undergraduate studies. After earning her degree, Erin deployed to Syria with the 2-107th Cavalry. There, she served as the tactical network operator and was appointed by the base commander to lead a council of her peers. After returning home, Erin was awarded an Army Commendation Medal and a Combat Action Badge for her performance under hostile fire and promoted to the rank of Sergeant.
Erin earned her law degree from the University of Tennessee – Winston College of Law. During law school, she received the CALI award for the highest grade in Trial Practice and the Moot Court Advocate’s Prize Award for Best Brief. She also served as President of the Federalist Society from 2025 to 2026 and was selected to be a “Volunteer of Distinction” honoree by the Winston College of Law. Erin joined Hodges, Doughty & Carson in May 2024 as a law clerk and became an associate attorney in 2026. She is admitted to practice in Tennessee and is an active member of the Knoxville Bar Association and the East Tennessee Lawyers Association for Women.
Erin is a Buckeye by birth and now a proud Volunteer. When she’s not practicing law, you are likely to catch her in the gym training for her next powerlifting competition. She has broken multiple USAPL state, regional, and national powerlifting records and even earned her All-American badge during law school. Erin is also the owner of two troublemaking dogs, Theo and Lincoln.
Areas of Practice
- Tort Defense
- Medical Malpractice Defense
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction Litigation
Education
- University of Tennessee – Winston College of Law (J.D., 2026)
- The Ohio State University (B.A., 2022)