NEWS
Partner Erica Holzer Selected as a 40 Under 40 Honoree by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal
January 13, 2022
Maslon is pleased to announce that Partner Erica Holzer, co-chair of Maslon's Appellate Practice Group, has been selected as a 40 Under 40 honoree by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal for 2022. With hundreds of nominations submitted each year, Erica is distinguished as one of 40 leaders under the age of 40 for her professional accomplishments, demonstrated leadership, and community contributions.
Erica represents clients in complex commercial disputes primarily in the areas of tort and product liability, consumer fraud, business torts, and breach of contract actions. Her product liability defense work spans many industries, with particular experience in FDA-approved medical devices.
An experienced appellate attorney, Erica has argued before the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals and has authored, co-authored, and edited dozens of appellate briefs. She is frequently sought out for advice on appeals in the Eighth Circuit and Minnesota appellate courts. Erica is co-author of the leading treatise on Minnesota appellate law, and authors a chapter in the Eighth Circuit Appellate Practice Manual.
Recognized in her first year of practice as the "Outstanding New Lawyer of the Year" by the Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA), Erica’s contributions have continued to be remarkable. They include a steadfast commitment to pro bono work as well as service on the Minnesota Supreme Court Advisory Committee for the Rules of Civil Appellate Procedure; as chair of the MSBA Appellate Practice Section; as secretary of the board of directors for the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota; and as board member of the Minnesota Supreme Court Historical Society.
To read the announcement, go to: Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, "40 Under 40 Honorees: Erica Holzer."