Erick Howells
About Erick Howells
Erick Howells is a Litigation Paralegal with extensive experience in the legal field, currently working at Benesch Law in San Francisco. He has held various positions at notable firms including Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP, Google, Chevron, McDermott Will & Emery LLP, and DLA Piper.
Work at Benesch Law
Erick Howells currently serves as a Litigation Paralegal at Benesch Law, a position he has held since 2023. His role involves supporting litigation processes and assisting attorneys in managing cases. He works on-site in San Francisco, California, contributing to the firm's legal operations.
Previous Experience in Litigation
Prior to joining Benesch Law, Erick Howells accumulated extensive experience in litigation roles. He worked at Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP as a Paralegal from 2010 to 2013, and later returned to the firm as a Litigation Paralegal from 2016 to 2017. He also held positions at DLA Piper as a Paralegal Specialist in Litigation from 2017 to 2018, and at McDermott Will & Emery LLP as a Paralegal from 2018 to 2021.
Legal Specialist Role at Google
From 2022 to 2023, Erick Howells worked as a Legal Specialist focusing on Employment Litigation at Google. In this role, he was responsible for assisting with legal matters related to employment disputes, contributing to the company's legal strategy in San Francisco, California.
Education and Expertise
Erick Howells earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in American Government and Politics from Cornell University, where he studied from 1998 to 2001. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in the legal field, particularly in litigation and legal analysis.
Experience at Chevron
Erick Howells worked as a Legal Analyst in Litigation at Chevron from 2013 to 2016. His responsibilities included analyzing legal issues and supporting litigation efforts within the company, further enhancing his expertise in the legal domain.