About
Erik Christensen is a skilled lawyer in San Francisco, California, with a strong background in corporate and employment law, as well as a unique blend of experience in both legal and business fields. Erik Christensen specializes in litigating and providing counsel on corporate and employment issues in California and the District of Columbia. With previous experience as a senior associate at top-ranked global law offices such as Littler Mendelson and Greenberg Traurig, Erik brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his practice. Prior to his work at these prestigious law firms, Erik had the opportunity to extern at the California Supreme Court and the First District Court of Appeal, where he gained valuable insight into the legal system. He also served as a law clerk for the Los Angeles District Lawyer’s Victim Impact Program, further honing his skills in advocacy and legal representation. In addition to his legal experience, Erik has a strong business and operations background, having served as a Chief Operations Officer at two tech start-ups in San Francisco and founding two law offices. This unique combination of legal and business acumen allows Erik to provide innovative solutions to complex problems in both litigation and business transactions. Erik's accolades include the CALI Excellence for the Future Award and a Witkin Award for Academic Excellence in Negotiation and Settlement. He holds degrees in Social Psychology, Criminology, and Conflict Resolution from UC Irvine, further demonstrating his commitment to excellence in his field. Overall, Erik J Christensen is a dedicated and experienced lawyer who is well-equipped to handle a wide range of legal matters for his clients in San Francisco and beyond.
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
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
Graduation year: 2011
Graduation year: 2007
Graduation year: 2007
Associations
2022 - Current
2021 - 2022
2017 - 2017