Managing Partner

• Apr 2020 - Present

Attorney

• Jul 2018 - Present

Erika Scott rejoined Winer, McKenna, Burritt & Tillis LLP in July 2018. She previously worked for the firm as an associate from 2008 to 2010. Prior to returning to Winer, McKenna, Burritt & Tillis LLP, Ms, Scott’s career focused on social justice, serving as the Executive Director of a women’s health non-profit in Oakland and working with numerous national non-profits to protect the environment and to protect and advance the rights of historically marginalized populations.Ms. Scott’s practice focuses on harassment and discrimination in the workplace, sexual abuse cases against health care providers, and personal injury. Ms. Scott is passionate about using the law to advance social justice work on behalf of individuals whose civil rights have been violated. Ms. Scott graduated from Golden Gate University School of Law with a certificate in Public Interest Law, awarded to students who demonstrate a commitment to practicing law for the public good. In addition, Ms. Scott received numerous awards for her academic achievement, including a Merit Scholarship and a space on the Moot Court Board. Ms. Scott was also a recipient of the Foundation of the State Bar of California Scholarship, the Frederick W. Bradley Endowed Scholarship, a Public Interest Law Scholar and received the Paul S. Jordan Achievement Award for Service and Contribution. Ms. Scott received the CALI Excellence Award for both Employment Discrimination and Women and the Law as well as the Witkin Award for Academic Excellence in Civil Procedure. During law school Ms. Scott served as the Chair of the Public Interest Law Foundation, clerked at Legal Aid of Marin and volunteered with Equal Rights Advocates. Ms. Scott graduated from the University of California at Santa Cruz in 2001 with a Bachelor of Arts in Women’s Studies. Ms. Scott is a licensed member of the State Bar of California and admitted to practice in the United States District Court in the Northern District of California.

Lead Event Producer

• Sep 2013 - Dec 2017

Executed event design for non-profit and advocacy organizations.Served as primary lead on over twenty large-scale events per year, managing all projects simultaneously. Balanced needs and desires of various stakeholders.Directed development, marketing, communications, and executive teams.Developed and adhered to budgets.Sourced, negotiated, and managed vendors.Problem-solved with clients for best fundraising practices, supported fundraising efforts.Led and participated in board and committee meetings.Created and oversaw program show flow and script. Engaged staff and volunteer participation.Solicited and secured in-kind donations.Prepared and maintained workflow timeline.Created agendas, led weekly meetings, and conducted follow-up. Coordinated donor cultivation.Organized registration systems using online solutions.Trained staff to speak on behalf of client organizations and their work. Managed day-of event staff team of 15.Sourced internal vendors for event-related technologies, secured contracts, trained team. Designed and created website; managed social media platforms.

Assistant Event Producer

• Dec 2013 - May 2014

Managed list of over 5,000 invitees in Salesforce database for invite-only 3,000 person award ceremony at War Memorial Opera House and following reception at City Hall. Created online invitation platform; tracked responses.Fielded all guest inquiries. Created program specific for youth attendees focused on engagement with Prize winners. Managed list of over 5,000 invitees in Salesforce database for invite-only 3,000 person award ceremony at War Memorial Opera House and following reception at City Hall. Created online invitation platform; tracked responses.Fielded all guest inquiries. Created program specific for youth attendees focused on engagement with Prize winners.

Attorney

• Aug 2011 - Apr 2013

Represented public entities in federal and state court.Advised clients through trial.Defended and took depositions of key witnesses.Coordinated expert witnesses.Crafted and executed strategic litigation plan. Represented public entities in federal and state court.Advised clients through trial.Defended and took depositions of key witnesses.Coordinated expert witnesses.Crafted and executed strategic litigation plan.

Executive Director

• Apr 2010 - May 2011

Oversaw financial management, fiscal sustainability and accountability.Maintained all existing foundation support; sourced new support.Increased individual giving.Designed, managed, and executed fundraising events.Negotiated vendor contracts.Initiated and managed new donor database.Crafted policy and position language.Collaborated with key strategic partners.Led staff; made personnel decisions.Engaged volunteer base. Spokesperson and champion for constituencies.Analyzed pending legislation; organized lobbying efforts.

Internal Chair/Events Director Executive Board

• Sep 2008 - Dec 2010

Served as Internal Chair on the Executive Board of an organization, born out of politically active professional women, whose purpose is to serve as a place where progressive women get connected and open doors socially and professionally for each other. Previously served as Events Chair. Organized members-only workshop and speaking events. Coordinated anniversary party, visiting and selecting venue, negotiating catering, organizing registration and orchestrating schedule at event. Served as Internal Chair on the Executive Board of an organization, born out of politically active professional women, whose purpose is to serve as a place where progressive women get connected and open doors socially and professionally for each other. Previously served as Events Chair. Organized members-only workshop and speaking events. Coordinated anniversary party, visiting and selecting venue, negotiating catering, organizing registration and orchestrating schedule at event.

Attorney

• May 2008 - Apr 2010

Represented clients in claims of sexual harassment, retaliation and wrongful termination.Conducted oral arguments before the court.Negotiated with opposing counsel.Evaluated and crafted settlement agreements and employment contracts. Represented clients in claims of sexual harassment, retaliation and wrongful termination.Conducted oral arguments before the court.Negotiated with opposing counsel.Evaluated and crafted settlement agreements and employment contracts.

Attorney

• Oct 2006 - Mar 2008

Represented employees in wage and hour, harassment, discrimination and retaliation claims. Counseled clientsDrafted complaints, motions and discovery.Managed multiple-plaintiff cases. Represented employees in wage and hour, harassment, discrimination and retaliation claims. Counseled clientsDrafted complaints, motions and discovery.Managed multiple-plaintiff cases.

Auction Director

• Aug 2004 - May 2006

Chair of annual auction from which the profits were directly given to scholarships for law students to enable them to provide legal services to low-income clients. Overhauled event procedures. Scouted new venues, developed invitation language and strategy. Selected and managed caterers and vendors. Coordinated registration and all volunteers. Executed event exceeding goal and previous years' earnings. Chair of annual auction from which the profits were directly given to scholarships for law students to enable them to provide legal services to low-income clients. Overhauled event procedures. Scouted new venues, developed invitation language and strategy. Selected and managed caterers and vendors. Coordinated registration and all volunteers. Executed event exceeding goal and previous years' earnings.