Erika Salazar

California-licensed attorney with prior experience in immigration, public-interest advocacy, civil and criminal litigation, legal research and writing, and client representation.

Experience advocating for asylum seekers, researching and drafting immigration matters, preparing motions and pleadings, analyzing complex legal documents, and supporting proceedings in federal and state courts. Former judicial extern with experience researching civil and criminal matters and preparing draft opinions and rulings. Committed to returning to legal practice in immigration or public-interest law.

Pro Bono Attorney at THE LAW OFFICES OF REBECCA L. ALEMAYEHU (2018-01 – 2021-12)

• Advocated for asylum seekers fleeing persecution, including clients from Ethiopia and Eritrea.
• Conducted legal research on immigration and asylum law, and drafted motions and briefs for I-589 cases.
• Assisted with preparation of cases for proceedings before the Executive Office for Immigration Review.

Contract Attorney at BARON & BUDD, P.C. (2017-01 – 2023-12)

• Analyzed complex emails, contracts, spreadsheets, testing documents, and other discovery materials to identify relevance to issues in litigation.
• Reviewed and coded documents for responsiveness and assessed potential attorney-client privilege.

Associate Attorney at THE LIU LAW FIRM (2016-01 – 2017-12)

• Researched and drafted memoranda addressing surrogacy, family, corporate, criminal, and civil matters.
• Drafted complaints, demand letters, settlement agreements, and declarations; represented clients at court hearings and assisted lead counsel at trial.
• Negotiated resolution of criminal charges and communicated directly with clients.

Judicial Extern at U.S. District Court, Central District of California & California Superior Court (2015-01 – 2016-12)

Juris Doctor in Law – SOUTHWESTERN LAW SCHOOL (2016-05)

Bachelor of Arts in International Security and Conflict Resolutions – SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY (2009-05)