Erin Lothson
About Erin Lothson
Erin Lothson is the General Counsel at Dandy, with a notable career history including roles at Uber Freight, Groupon, and DLA Piper LLP.
General Counsel at Dandy
Erin Lothson currently serves as the General Counsel at Dandy, a role she took on in 2023. Located in New York, United States, she oversees the company's legal strategies and compliance efforts. Her extensive background in both in-house and law firm settings equips her with the expertise necessary to navigate the complexities of her position at Dandy.
Vice President Legal at Uber Freight
From 2019 to 2022, Erin Lothson worked as Vice President Legal at Uber Freight. During her tenure, she managed the legal integration for Uber Freight's $2.2 billion acquisition of Transplace. Additionally, she played a pivotal role in negotiating a strategic deal with Waymo, addressing the historical litigation complexities between Uber and Google. Erin was the first product lawyer hired by Uber in Chicago, significantly contributing to the company's legal and strategic initiatives.
Assistant General Counsel at Groupon
Erin Lothson served as Assistant General Counsel and Lead Lawyer Overseeing India at Groupon from 2013 to 2019 in the Greater Chicago Area. During this period, she provided comprehensive legal oversight to the company, which was recognized by Forbes as the 'Fastest Growing Company Ever.' Her role encompassed a variety of legal facets critical to Groupon's operations and expansion.
Associate Attorney at DLA Piper LLP
From 2011 to 2013, Erin Lothson was an Associate Attorney specializing in IP, Tech & Media at DLA Piper LLP in the Greater Chicago Area. At the time, DLA Piper was the largest law firm in the world. Her work primarily focused on intellectual property and litigation, leveraging her expertise to assist clients with complex legal challenges in the tech and media sectors.
Early Career and Judicial Externship
Erin Lothson began her legal career as an Associate Attorney at Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP, a litigation powerhouse in the Midwest, where she worked from 2008 to 2011. Prior to that, she served as a Judicial Extern for the Honorable Jeffrey S. Sutton at the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in 2007 in Columbus, Ohio. This early experience in litigation and judicial processes laid the foundation for her subsequent legal career.
Education and Legal Training
Erin Lothson earned her J.D. from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. She also studied at the University of Oxford's Pre-Law Program and obtained a B.A. in Political Science and Psychology from The Ohio State University. Her academic background in law and political science provided a robust foundation for her legal career, contributing to her success in various high-profile legal roles.