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Overview

Erin Maxwell assists public and privately held companies in connection with a variety of corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, securities filings, commercial contracts, and corporate governance.

Prior Experience

Prior to joining the firm, Erin was a summer associate for Faegre Drinker over two summers, during which she worked closely with the corporate group to support a variety of transactions and gained contract drafting experience with the intellectual property group.

During law school, Erin served as an associate editor of the University of Pennsylvania Journal of Business Law, a teaching assistant for the school’s survey antitrust course, and the research coordinator for the Transgender Empowerment and Advocacy pro bono project.

Before law school, Erin worked as a senior research assistant for the F&M Global Barometers, where she researched, analyzed, and modeled data measuring international LGBTQI+ human rights and presented original analysis to the US Department of State. She also contributed to White House Summit for Democracy projects. Erin previously served as a legal intern in the Federal Major Crimes Division of the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, where she conducted discovery research, assisted in preparing trial exhibits, and observed court proceedings.

Personal Interests

In her free time, Erin enjoys cooking New York Times recipes, visiting the Philadelphia art museums, and taking her dog, Bonci, to the dog park. She is also an avid Sixers’ fan and has a passion for movies.

Credentials

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania

Education

University of Pennsylvania Law School
J.D. cum laude, Journal of Business Law (associate editor) (2026)

Franklin and Marshall College
B.A. in History and Government, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa (2022)

Honors

  • Franklin & Marshall College — Dana Scholar; John A. Andrews III Award, 2022; George W. Wagner Prize, 2023; Frederick C. Schaeffer History Prize, 2023; Thomas J. Tourish Memorial Fellowship, 2022; Solomon Wank Memorial Research Award, 2022
Awards Methodology
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