Michael Best and Friedrich: Attorney named on ‘2014 Attorneys of Color Hot List’

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 24, 2014) – Michael Best & Friedrich LLP attorney Erica Jeung Dickey has been named on Lawyers of Color, Inc.’s (LOC) “2014 Lawyers of Color Hot List.” LOC recognizes early-to mid-career minority attorneys, under the age of 40, for their accomplishments and activity in legal initiatives. The 2014 honorees were chosen by committee selection based on noteworthy accomplishments and nominations from mentors, peers, and colleagues.

“It is such an honor to be recognized by the LOC and other professionals throughout the legal field for my work,” Dickey said.

LOC produces publications for lawyers of South Asian American, Pacific Asian American, Hispanic, and Native American heritage. With a national reach, LOC has received recognition from the American Bar Association, Thomas Reuters, and The National Black Law Student Association, among others.

Dickey is a member of the firm’s Intellectual Property Practice Group in Washington D.C. Her practice focuses on matters regarding trademark and copyright law.

Dickey received her Juris Doctor from Boston University School of Law and her Bachelor’s degree from Washington University.

About Michael Best & Friedrich LLP

Over the past 166 years, Michael Best has earned its reputation as a leading law firm, providing a full range of legal services to clients on a local, regional, national and global basis. The firm has more than 220 attorneys in Washington, D.C.; Milwaukee, Madison, Waukesha and Manitowoc, Wisconsin; Chicago, Illinois; and Salt Lake City, Utah. Michael Best’s main areas of practice include: corporate, intellectual property, labor and employment, land and resources (environmental and real estate), litigation, tax and wealth planning.

About Lawyers of Color

Established in 2008 to report news of import to black legal professionals, LOC is now a media and research company focused on lawyers of color. LOC produces news content, events, and social media platforms to engage legal professionals with the aim to promote the causes and contributions of minority attorneys. With a national reach, LOC has received recognition from the American Bar Association, Thomas Reuters, and The National Black Law Student Association, among others.