Erin Sindberg Porter

Erin Sindberg Porter represents clients in high-stakes civil litigation and commercial disputes, government-facing litigation, state attorneys general and federal government investigations, and internal investigations. Erin's representations span many industries, including health systems, public and private companies in health care, food, technology, hospitality, and financial products and services.

A Chambers-ranked litigator, Erin has represented clients in state and federal courts in each phase of litigation, from pretrial counseling to appeal. She develops strategy in complex and high-stakes matters and in the presentation of those strategies at trial. She has litigated multidistrict and consolidated actions. Erin's recent cases include a trial win resulting in an $11.5 million tax refund for Mayo Clinic, defending health systems in high-stakes litigation and investigations, guiding a large multinational company through a significant cross-border investigation, and human trafficking-related litigation. In addition to her litigation and investigations experience, Erin counsels clients on regulatory, enforcement, and ESG-related issues and corporate supply chain diligence.

In 2020, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz appointed Erin as Chair of Minnesota's Commission on Judicial Selection, a 49-member commission of attorney and non-attorney members who solicit, evaluate, and recommend to the Governor judicial candidates for state district court vacancies. She leads the Commission process and advises the Governor on his judicial appointments. Erin has assisted Governor Walz with more than 121 appointments to Minnesota's district and appellate courts.

Erin serves as pro bono partner for the Minneapolis Office and represents youth in foster care through the Children's Law Center. Erin serves on the High Winds Fund Committee at Macalester College.