Erika N. Pont, Assocaite Attorney at McDermott, Will & Emery in Washington, D.C. has handled a wide array of complex commercial disputes including tax controversy, patent infringement, and contractual disputes. Additionally, she has represented hospitals and health systems in investigations and defense of qui tam whistleblower actions involving the Federal False Claims Act (FCA).
Erika has represented clients in Federal District Court litigation in multiple jurisdictions as well as at arbitration and in mediation. She is experienced in all aspects of Federal District Court litigation including motions practice, the taking and defending of depositions, the supervision of large-scale e-discovery, and the development of trial strategy. Erika has extensive experience preparing lay and expert witnesses for testimony—as well as examining witnesses— at arbitration hearings and trial. She also has counseled clients regarding crisis management and media strategy. Erika focuses her pro bono efforts on immigration and asylum matters.
