Contact: ewilson@fairnessfirm.com
Erica Wilson, Esq., is a highly accomplished attorney with an exceptional academic background and a distinguished career. She holds a Juris Doctorate from Charlotte School of Law, where she graduated with Pro Bono Honors and received the prestigious CALI Award for Appellate Advocacy. Additionally, she holds certifications in Child Protection and Safety from Harvard University and she completed the Women’s Leadership Program at Yale University. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from The University of South Carolina Aiken, where she excelled academically and was recognized as a David A. Norton Memorial Scholar. Erica’s commitment to academic excellence led to her membership in the Pi Gamma Mu International Honor Society and the Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society.
In her professional life, Erica serves as the Owner and Managing Attorney at The Law Office of Erica Wilson, LLC., where she has made significant contributions to the legal field. Erica is admitted to practice law in the state of Georgia before all courts. She is a registered mediator with the Supreme Court of Georgia’s Office of Dispute Resolution, emphasizing her dedication to alternative dispute resolution. She is actively involved in various legal organizations, such as the State Bar of Georgia, Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys, National Bar Association, and The Gate City Bar Association. Erica holds leadership roles, including serving as the Past President of the DeKalb Lawyers Association and contributing to the Board of Directors for the foundation for the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys. With her impressive background and extensive professional affiliations, Erica, is a distinguished legal professional who continues to make a significant impact in the legal community and beyond. Her influence extends to her role as a national legal correspondent on Court TV. She is also frequently asked to serve as a keynote speaker, panelist, and presenter, addressing critical topics at conferences, public policy symposia, and university events. Erica’s passion for education and advocacy has positioned her as a respected figure in both the legal world and the community, where her numerous awards, accolades, and speaking engagements continue to inspire those she encounters.
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Charlotte School of Law
Juris Doctor
University of South Carolina Aiken
Bachelor of Arts
Relevant Coursework:
Political Science;
Communications Thesis: “Popcorn and Patriotism: A Promulgation of Fear Post 9/11”
CERTIFICATES
Child Protection and Safety (Harvard University)
Women’s Leadership Program (Yale University)
ACADEMIC AWARDS /HONORS/RECOGINITIONS
Law School
Undergrad
State Bar of Georgia
National Bar Association
Gate City Bar Association
Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys
DeKalb Lawyers Association
DeKalb Lawyers Association Community and Education Fund
Registered Mediator with the Supreme Court of Georgia’s Office of Dispute Resolution
Legal Correspondent, Court TV (2021 – present)
Legal Contributor, Atlanta New First (2023)
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