Erin L. Gerdes joined Woods & Aitken in 2008 as an associate after clerking in the Firm for two years. As a member of the Firm's litigation department, Erin will work with clients in the commercial, construction, and labor and employment practice areas to develop legal and common sense solutions during all stages of the litigation process.

In 2008, Erin graduated with highest distinction from the University of Nebraska Lincoln-College of Law. During law school, Erin was editor-in-chief of the Nebraska Law Review and a member of the 2007 National Moot Court team. In addition, she received the Guy Cleveland Chambers Gold Medallion for Highest Grade Point Average in the Class of 2008 and was named to both the Order of the Coif, and the Order of the Barristers. Erin also received the Medal of Excellence from the American Bankruptcy Institute as well as numerous CALI Excellence for the Future awards.

Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation
Construction Law
Labor and Employment

Bar Admissions
Nebraska

Affiliations
Nebraska State Bar Association
United States District Court for the District of Nebraska

Education
University of Nebraska — Lincoln, Finance, University Honors Program
University of Nebraska — Lincoln, College of Law, J.D., with highest distinction — Nebraska Law Review, editor-in-chief; Order of the Barristers; 2007-2008 National Moot Court Team; Guy Cleveland Chambers Gold Medallion for Highest Grade Point Average in the Class of 2008; 2007 Allen Moot Court Competition, Best Oral Advocate; American Bankruptcy Institute Medal of Excellence; CALI Excellence for the Future Awards in Contracts, Criminal Law, Property, Corporations, Evidence, Negotiations, Bankruptcy, Education Law Seminar, Insurance Law, Administrative Law, and Labor & Employment Law: Theory and Practice