Hello! I’m Erika.
I am an engineer and current law student with a passion for learning and creating meaningful, impactful solutions to solve healthcare problems.
Practice Areas
Patent Prosecution
Software
Medical Devices
Biotechnology
Professional Associations
Leadership & Volunteer Experience
Student Bar Association - 1L/2L/3L Class Representative (2022 - Present)
Cybaris, An IP Law Review - Legislative & Blog Editor (2024 - Present)
Journal of Public Policy & Practice - Digital Editor (2024 - Present)
Mitchell Hamline Law Review - Associate (2024 - Present)
LegalCORPS - Patent Law Volunteer (2022 - Present)
Themis - Campus Representative (2022 - Present)
Cybaris, An IP Law Review - Associate (2023 - 2024)
Latine Law Student Association - Blended Representative (2023 - 2024)
Christian Legal Society - President (2023 - 2024)
Student IP Law Association - Career Coordinator (2022 - 2023)
CLEO Pre-Law Summer Institute - Student Leader (Summer 2023)
Resume
Experience
2021- Present
Software Test Engineer
Illumina
2023 - Present
Patent Clerk
Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner, P.A.
2020 - 2021
Quality Engineer
Qualitest - Edwards Lifesciences
Education
2022 - 2025
Mitchell Hamline School of Law
Juris Doctor
2021
The Johns Hopkins University
M.S. Applied Biomedical Engineering
2019
Point Loma Nazarene University
B.S. Mechanical Engineering & Physics
Skills
Oral Communication
Written Communication
Analytical and Logical Reasoning
Legal Research
Languages
English
Spanish
Korean
Knowledge
Computer Architecture
Legal Research
Biochemistry
Software Patents
Office Action Responses
Prior Art Searches
Projects
Deep Neural Network - 2021
This project was completed for the Bioentrepreneurship course at Johns Hopkins University, where my team and I proposed an innovative technology to facilitate communication for tracheostomy patients, as well as those with permanent vocal loss.
Interspinous Spacer FDA 510(k) - 2021
This project was completed for the Regulation of Medical Devices course at Johns Hopkins University. This project involved conducting research on existing interspinous spacers in order to identify a predicate device that would be used in a 510k pre-submission. My team and I had to develop all components of the submission, including a device description, indications for use, labeling, design risk analysis, overview of product development, and specific questions to the FDA.
Whisker&Paw - 2020
I launched a print-on-demand business to support the largest non-profit cat rescue organization in California. Through this business, I was able to apply my graphic and web design skills while learning more about conducting market research, designing advertisements and marketing material, and managing a social media presence. 10% of all purchases are donated to The Cat House On The Kings to help provide shelter, food and care for homeless cats.
Aerial Imaging Drone
Through Point Loma Nazarene University's Senior Project program, my team and I constructed a drone that utilizes Artificial Intelligence through the Microsoft Azure platform in order to produce 3-dimensional renders of environments using digital inputs. Our drone utilizes basic computer programs and trigonometric identities in order to calculate heights, distances, speeds. The drone uses Artificial Intelligence to compile images and produce a topographical map of any given environment. The final product that this research project would culminate in could be used in emergency search-and-rescue missions.
Saltwater Powered Aquarium Filtration System - 2018
This project explores the design and implementation of a Magnesium-Air battery to an aquarium filtration system for use during emergency outages. A 3D printed enclosure covers a Magnesium-Air battery designed for easy refills and connects to a standard aquarium pump.
Monowheel Self-Stabilizing Hoverboard - 2019
Through Point Loma Nazarene University's Senior Project program, my team and I constructed a monowheel hoverboard with self-stabilizing technology in order to combat mounting and balancing difficulties. This project involved research, design analysis, and hands-on building.