Erica Holzer Joins Panel Discussion on Inclusive Legal Writing

Erica Holzer, a partner in Maslon's Litigation Group and co-chair of the Appellate Practice Group, will serve as a panelist Aug. 8 for a Minnesota Supreme Court Historical Society CLE hosted by Maslon.

During the noon session, titled "Writing With Respect: A Conversation on Culturally Competent Legal Writing," Erica joins Margaret H. Chutich, an associate justice with the Minnesota Supreme Court, and Tracy M. Smith, a judge on the Minnesota Court of Appeals, to discuss the importance of fostering inclusive language in legal writing and communications.

For more information and to register, go to Writing With Respect: A Conversation on Culturally Competent Legal Writing.

Erica represents clients in complex commercial disputes primarily in the areas of tort and product liability, consumer fraud, business torts, insurance coverage, and breach of contract actions. Her product liability defense work spans many industries, with particular experience in FDA-approved medical devices, representing a major medical device manufacturer in federal and state courts throughout the country. In her insurance-coverage work, Erica helps business policyholders secure the benefits, protection, and dollars their insurance policies are meant to provide.

Erica is also an experienced appellate attorney. She has argued before the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals and has authored, co-authored, and edited dozens of appellate briefs. Erica is co-author of several leading treatises on Minnesota law and procedure, and authors a chapter in the Eighth Circuit Appellate Practice Manual. She also serves as reporter for three Minnesota Supreme Court Advisory Committees: the Rules of Civil Procedure, the Rules of Civil Appellate Procedure, and the General Rules of Practice; she is the former chair of the Minnesota State Bar Association's Appellate Practice Section; and she serves on the board of the Minnesota Supreme Court Historical Society.

In addition, Erica serves on Maslon's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee.