About

Erik Christensen is a professional lawyer in San Francisco, California, with a strong historical past in corporate and employment law, as well as a unique combination of enjoy in both felony and enterprise fields. Erik Christensen specializes in litigating and presenting recommend on corporate and employment issues in California and the District of Columbia. With previous enjoy as a senior associate at top-ranked global regulation places of work consisting of Littler Mendelson and Greenberg Traurig, Erik brings a wealth of understanding and information to his practice. Prior to his paintings at these prestigious law firms, Erik had the possibility to extern at the California Supreme Court and the First District Court of Appeal, where he received valuable perception into the legal device. He additionally served as a law clerk for the Los Angeles District Lawyer’s Victim Impact Program, further honing his talents in advocacy and criminal illustration. In addition to his criminal enjoy, Erik has a robust business and operations background, having served as a Chief Operations Officer at two tech begin-u.s.a.in San Francisco and founding two law places of work. This specific mixture of criminal and commercial enterprise acumen permits Erik to offer innovative solutions to complex troubles in each litigation and commercial enterprise transactions. Erik's accolades encompass the CALI Excellence for the Future Award and a Witkin Award for Academic Excellence in Negotiation and Settlement. He holds ranges in Social Psychology, Criminology, and Conflict Resolution from UC Irvine, further demonstrating his dedication to excellence in his subject. Overall, Erik J Christensen is a committed and experienced attorney who's properly-geared up to deal with a wide range of legal topics for his customers in San Francisco and past.

Legal Issues

Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals

Certificates

Project Management Professional
Project Management Institute

Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Accepted Jurisdictions
California Jurdictions
California
Since 2017">
District of Columbia Jurdictions
District of Columbia
Since 2019">

Experience
  • Partner
    Gold Summit Legal, Inc.
    2023
  • Pro Bono General Counsel; has membership, Board of Directors
    Nevada County Arts Council
    2022
  • Senior Associate
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
    2022
  • Senior Associate
    Littler Mendelson P.C.
    2019
  • Junior Partner
    Diamond Baker Mitchell, LLP
    2017
  • Principal Lawyer
    Christensen Law Offices
    2017
  • Judicial Extern
    California Supreme Court
    2014
  • Judicial Extern
    First District Court of Appeal
    2013
Education
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco Education School Logo
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
J.D. (2014) | Law
Graduation year: 2011">
University of California - Irvine Education School Logo
University of California - Irvine
B.A. (2010) | Criminology, Law & Society; Minor in Conflict Resolution
Graduation year: 2007">
University of California - Irvine Education School Logo
University of California - Irvine
B.A. (2010) | Psychology and Social Behavior
Graduation year: 2007">
Associations
Nevada County Arts Council Professional Association
Nevada County Arts Council
Pro Bono General Counsel; has membership, Board of Directors
2022 - Current">
Veterans Guest House Professional Association
Veterans Guest House
Board has membership
2021 - 2022">
Conference of California Bar Associations Professional Association
Conference of California Bar Associations
Resolution Committee has membership
2017 - 2017">
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