Austin Erickson

Austin Erickson is a highly respected Senior Legal Strategist at Sterling & Hayes Law Firm, a national leader in legal defense and risk mitigation for attorneys. For the past twelve years, she has dedicated her career to protecting the professional reputations and livelihoods of lawyers facing complex legal challenges. Austin's expertise spans a wide range of areas, including legal ethics, professional responsibility, malpractice defense, and disciplinary proceedings. Prior to joining Sterling & Hayes, Austin honed her skills at the Center for Attorney Accountability, where she focused on developing innovative strategies to prevent and address attorney misconduct. She is a frequent speaker at legal conferences and workshops, sharing her insights and practical advice with attorneys across the country. Austin is also a prolific writer, contributing articles to leading legal publications on topics ranging from cybersecurity risks for law firms to the ethical implications of artificial intelligence in legal practice. Her commitment to upholding the integrity of the legal profession is evident in her unwavering dedication to her clients and her passionate advocacy for ethical conduct.