Erika is a litigator and employment advisor.
Erika represents individual and institutional clients at each stage of the litigation process, from pre-suit negotiations to trial and appeal. She has argued before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit and represented clients at the Supreme Court of the United States. Her litigation experience includes complex, commercial, art, and employment matters.
Erika advises both employers and individuals on employment and other workplace matters. She negotiates employment contracts and separation agreements, prepares incentive compensation plans and workplace policies, and guides clients on legal compliance issues. She collaborates closely with colleagues, particularly those in Sullivan’s tax and corporate departments, to provide solutions from multiple angles.
When Erika helps clients to navigate workplace disputes and fraught separations, she uses her legal knowledge and experience to craft an appropriate strategy for the client’s priorities and goals. An individual client commented, “I wanted to take the time to thank you once again for helping me manage this incredibly stressful event and helping me achieve such a positive outcome. I could not be more grateful. You are patient, strategic, incredibly knowledgeable and such a pleasure to work with.” A corporate client wrote, about Erika and a Sullivan colleague, “We are very grateful for all your wisdom helping us go through this sad, emotional episode. We have ended it all on good terms with the employee in question, and we couldn’t have done that without your amazing help, knowing we as a company would be safe.”
Erika also serves as the co-chair of Sullivan's Women's Initiative.
She is a director of the Harvard Law School Association of Massachusetts, where she has led a mentoring program and coordinated other initiatives. Prior to joining the firm, Erika was an associate at a boutique litigation firm in Boston.
Erika is a litigator and employment advisor.
Erika represents individual and institutional clients at each stage of the litigation process, from pre-suit negotiations to trial and appeal. She has argued before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit and represented clients at the Supreme Court of the United States. Her litigation experience includes complex, commercial, art, and employment matters.
Erika advises both employers and individuals on employment and other workplace matters. She negotiates employment contracts and separation agreements, prepares incentive compensation plans and workplace policies, and guides clients on legal compliance issues. She collaborates closely with colleagues, particularly those in Sullivan’s tax and corporate departments, to provide solutions from multiple angles.
When Erika helps clients to navigate workplace disputes and fraught separations, she uses her legal knowledge and experience to craft an appropriate strategy for the client’s priorities and goals. An individual client commented, “I wanted to take the time to thank you once again for helping me manage this incredibly stressful event and helping me achieve such a positive outcome. I could not be more grateful. You are patient, strategic, incredibly knowledgeable and such a pleasure to work with.” A corporate client wrote, about Erika and a Sullivan colleague, “We are very grateful for all your wisdom helping us go through this sad, emotional episode. We have ended it all on good terms with the employee in question, and we couldn’t have done that without your amazing help, knowing we as a company would be safe.”
Erika also serves as the co-chair of Sullivan's Women's Initiative.
She is a director of the Harvard Law School Association of Massachusetts, where she has led a mentoring program and coordinated other initiatives. Prior to joining the firm, Erika was an associate at a boutique litigation firm in Boston.
Sullivan represented Wonder Media Network (WMN), a female-founded, audio-first creative studio based in New York City, in its sale to Acast, the world’s largest independent podcast company. "WMN’s mission is so tightly aligned with that of Acast - bringing important and changemaking stories to the world," said WMN CEO Jenny Kaplan. "Together, we will allow both creators and advertisers to reach new audiences, build successful businesses, and shape the future of audio."
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The environmental technology company, Nederman Holding AB, represented by Sullivan, recently acquired a leading industrial air filtration company RoboVent, significantly strengthening its North American position by becoming the number one player within the U.S. weld fume extraction segment. Sullivan has provided acquisition advice to Nederman since 2017. Sullivan’s Environment & Natural Resources group handled preparation of environmental provisions of the purchase agreement and disclosure schedules and advised as to regulatory compliance at the target company.
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Ryan Rosenblatt was quoted in Law360's article, "Upon Review: The 2026 World Cup's Biggest Legal Stories," which examines the legal, regulatory and policy disputes that emerged during the 2026 World Cup, including issues involving FIFA's disciplinary decisions, immigration challenges, public art protections and the legal dispute surrounding Gillette Stadium's hosting of World Cup matches. Discussing the agreement reached between FIFA's affiliate Boston 2026 and the Town of Foxborough over security fees
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Simon Cook, in his role as ITFA's Head of Education, will jointly moderate a Q&A on “The next generation: Three emerging leaders, three ideas”, together with Charlie O'Mulloy, chair of ITFA’s Emerging Leader Committee and Associate Banker at EBRD, at ITFA’s 52nd Annual International Trade and Forfaiting Conference in Split, Croatia on September 9. The Q&A will follow the presentations made by the finalists of the 2026 ITFA Emerging Leader
Sullivan & Worcester represented Fattal Hotel Group, owner and operator of 329 hotels across 22 countries and based in Tel Aviv, in its acquisition and financing of The Blakely Hotel in Midtown Manhattan. The acquisition marks the client's first hotel investment in the United States and is a milestone in its evolution from a leading European hospitality operator into a global hotel group. The acquisition was completed on July 7,
Geoffrey Wynne will participate in a panel discussion at ITFA's 52nd Annual International Trade and Forfaiting Conference alongside Ailsa McNeil, Director at Texel, and Hernan Mayol, Board Member and Representative of ITFA Americas and Chair of ITFA’s Latin America Regional Committee (LARC). The session, titled “Financing the future: From defence to critical raw materials,” will be moderated by Clarissa Dann, Editorial Director at Deutsche Bank AG. The session will explore how trade
On July 16, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) proposed a new rule, Regulation E-Delivery, that would expand the ability of issuers, including registered investment companies, investment advisers, and broker-dealers, to use electronic delivery (“e-delivery”) to satisfy information delivery requirements under the federal securities law. If adopted as proposed, Regulation E-Delivery would broadly address the e-delivery of “covered information” by “covered entities” to “covered recipients” (each as described further
Sullivan & Worcester was featured in Law360 Real Estate Authority's "NYC Real Estate Week In Review," which highlighted the largest New York City real estate transactions recorded during the week. The publication recognized Sullivan's representation of Fattal Hotel Group in its acquisition of the Blakely Hotel, a Manhattan hospitality property located at 136 West 55th Street. The approximately $38.5 million transaction was among the week's largest deals to hit public records.
Ryan Rosenblatt was quoted in Law360's article, "Upon Review: The 2026 World Cup's Biggest Legal Stories," which examines the legal, regulatory and policy disputes that emerged during the 2026 World Cup, including issues involving FIFA's disciplinary decisions, immigration challenges, public art protections and the legal dispute surrounding Gillette Stadium's hosting of World Cup matches. Discussing the agreement reached between FIFA's affiliate Boston 2026 and the Town of Foxborough over security fees
Molly Depew will present “Basics of Estate and Trust Administration” at the American Bar Association (ABA)’s Skills Training for Estate Planners, a virtual conference taking place September 17–18 and sponsored by the ABA Real Property, Trust & Estate Law Section. The program offers a streamlined, practice-focused introduction to estate planning for attorneys building skills in trusts and estates. Ideal for young lawyers and those transitioning into the field, the course provides
