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Erin Huntington

Associate
Los Angeles
About

Erin Huntington is an experienced litigator helping clients of all sizes – from startups to multinationals – protect and enforce their brands, strategic goals, and competitive standing. Erin’s practice lies at the intersection of intellectual property and false advertising litigation, helping clients navigate the minefield communicating their brand values and distinguishing themselves from competitors. Erin specializes in consumer-oriented statements relating to environmental, social, and governance issues for clients in diverse industries.

Erin’s practice and experience encompasses a variety of commercial disputes, with a focus on creative strategies for resolution at every stage in the dispute process. Whether it involves proactive counseling to preempt potential litigation, early dismissal of claims, or litigating to trial, Erin’s focus is on ensuring that cases run smoothly and efficiently in order to maximize value for clients.

Areas of FocusConsumer Goods, Food and RetailIntellectual PropertyEnvironmental, Social and GovernanceLitigation, Arbitration and InvestigationsAdvertising, Marketing and PromotionsClass ActionsGlobal Investigations
Bar admissionsCaliforniaNew York
CourtsUnited States District Court for the Northern District of New YorkUnited States District Court for the Southern District of New YorkUnited States District Court for the Western District of New YorkUnited States District Court for the Northern District of CaliforniaUnited States District Court for the Eastern District of CaliforniaUnited States District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaUnited States Court of Appeals for the Ninth CircuitUnited States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

EXPERIENCE

  • Prevailed in numerous class actions brought in multiple states alleging “greenwashing” false advertising and related claims for a top fashion brand at the motion to dismiss stage
  • Defended and counseled clients on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) website's compliance and related claims in both New York and California
  • Won a precedential opinion from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in a patent lawsuit regarding non-standard fonts in upholding the client’s confidentiality designations for its source code and rejecting the opposition’s effort to gain access for its in-house counsel
Languages
  • French
  • English
Education
  • J.D., University of California – Davis School of Law
  • B.A., Oberlin College

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

  • Rising Stars, Super Lawyers, 2018 - 2019, 2021 - 2024

Publications and media

Media Mentions

Prior Experience

Prior to joining DLA Piper, Erin worked at a national law firm in its complex commercial disputes and intellectual property departments.

My latest insights

Publication
burger at restaurant

New FSIS guidelines on environmental labeling claims: Key points

19 September 2024 .4 minute read

Publication
close-up shot of Indian silk sarie

The Americas Act: Sparking fashion circularity, nearshoring, and the US economy

1 August 2024 .4 minute read

Publication
Green valley

NRDC report highlights the impacts, risks, and opportunities for sustainably sourcing...

9 July 2024 .4 minute read

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Phone

+1 310 595 3107
(Work, Los Angeles)
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