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Erin L. Walker

Erin L. Walker

Partner

Erin L. Walker

Partner

Erin Walker is a Partner in our Oakland office. She joined LFLM in 2009, and represents insurance carriers, third-party administrators, and self-insured employers in all areas of state workers’ compensation law.

Prior to joining LFLM, Ms. Walker briefly worked as an applicant’s attorney. She received her undergraduate degree from Stanford University and her law degree from Golden Gate University School of Law. Upon graduating from GGU she received the National Association of Women Lawyers Outstanding Student Award for her class.

Practice Areas

Certifications

  • Certified Workers’ Compensation Specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization

Admitted to Practice

  • The State Bar of California, 2008

Education

  • Golden Gate University School of Law, Juris Doctor, 2008
    • National Association of Women Lawyers Outstanding Student Award
    • Witkin Award for Appellate Advocacy and Wills & Trusts
    • CALI Award for Professional Responsibility and Solving Legal Problems
  • Stanford University, Bachelor of Arts in Communication, 2002

Professional or Trade Affiliations

  • The State Bar of California, Workers’ Compensation Section
  • Diablo Valley ICA, Advisory Board Member
  • Defense Research Institute (DRI): Workers’ Compensation Committee
  • Stanford Professional Women
  • Black Women Lawyers of Northern California

Publications

  • Lien Reform: SB863 & Beyond, LFLM Newsletter, 2014
  • New Rules for California Workers Compensation under SB863, DRI – The Whisper, 2013

Speaking Engagements

  • Workers’ Compensation Lien Practice, DVICA Luncheon, 2010
  • A Few Good Liens, LFLM Spring Seminar, Oakland, CA, 2013
  • Lien Reform Under SB863, DVICA Luncheon, 2013
  • Competence: Prevention, Detection and Treatment of Substance Abuse & Mental Illness, DVICA Luncheon, 2016
  • Settlement Documents & WCAB Appearances, One Call California Half Day Seminar, 2017
  • Ratings 101: The Basics, CAAA Rating Seminar Monterey, 2017
  • For various clients:
    • Walk-Throughs 101, 2010
    • Calculating AWW and 4658(d), 2010
    • Cancer Presumptions for Safety Officers, 2010
    • Section132a Claims and Practical Defense Tips, 2012
    • Calculating the COLA under Baker, 2012
    • Making the Record for Appeal, 2016
    • Completing Settlement Documents and Walk-Through Tips, 2017

Community Involvement

  • Lend a Hand Foundation, Advisory Board, 2013 to 2016
  • Avon Walk, 2012 and 2013
  • Giant Race: Project Open Hand volunteer fundraiser, 2013 to present

Personal

  • In addition to involvement in a number of professional organizations, she actively participates in charity fundraising for local non-profit organizations and in local fun-runs.
  • Overview

    Erin Walker is a Partner in our Oakland office. She joined LFLM in 2009, and represents insurance carriers, third-party administrators, and self-insured employers in all areas of state workers’ compensation law.

    Prior to joining LFLM, Ms. Walker briefly worked as an applicant’s attorney. She received her undergraduate degree from Stanford University and her law degree from Golden Gate University School of Law. Upon graduating from GGU she received the National Association of Women Lawyers Outstanding Student Award for her class.

    Practice Areas

    Certifications

    • Certified Workers’ Compensation Specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization

    Admitted to Practice

    • The State Bar of California, 2008

    Education

    • Golden Gate University School of Law, Juris Doctor, 2008
      • National Association of Women Lawyers Outstanding Student Award
      • Witkin Award for Appellate Advocacy and Wills & Trusts
      • CALI Award for Professional Responsibility and Solving Legal Problems
    • Stanford University, Bachelor of Arts in Communication, 2002
  • Industry Involvement

    Professional or Trade Affiliations

    • The State Bar of California, Workers’ Compensation Section
    • Diablo Valley ICA, Advisory Board Member
    • Defense Research Institute (DRI): Workers’ Compensation Committee
    • Stanford Professional Women
    • Black Women Lawyers of Northern California

    Publications

    • Lien Reform: SB863 & Beyond, LFLM Newsletter, 2014
    • New Rules for California Workers Compensation under SB863, DRI – The Whisper, 2013

    Speaking Engagements

    • Workers’ Compensation Lien Practice, DVICA Luncheon, 2010
    • A Few Good Liens, LFLM Spring Seminar, Oakland, CA, 2013
    • Lien Reform Under SB863, DVICA Luncheon, 2013
    • Competence: Prevention, Detection and Treatment of Substance Abuse & Mental Illness, DVICA Luncheon, 2016
    • Settlement Documents & WCAB Appearances, One Call California Half Day Seminar, 2017
    • Ratings 101: The Basics, CAAA Rating Seminar Monterey, 2017
    • For various clients:
      • Walk-Throughs 101, 2010
      • Calculating AWW and 4658(d), 2010
      • Cancer Presumptions for Safety Officers, 2010
      • Section132a Claims and Practical Defense Tips, 2012
      • Calculating the COLA under Baker, 2012
      • Making the Record for Appeal, 2016
      • Completing Settlement Documents and Walk-Through Tips, 2017
  • Beyond the Office

    Community Involvement

    • Lend a Hand Foundation, Advisory Board, 2013 to 2016
    • Avon Walk, 2012 and 2013
    • Giant Race: Project Open Hand volunteer fundraiser, 2013 to present

    Personal

    • In addition to involvement in a number of professional organizations, she actively participates in charity fundraising for local non-profit organizations and in local fun-runs.