Eryn Howington

In her commercial litigation practice, Eryn defends clients in the transportation, petroleum, pharmaceutical, and consumer product industries in class actions, mass torts, business contract and lease disputes, toxic torts, and other complex proceedings. In contract disputes, she regularly advises clients on contract interpretation, co-tenancy disputes, maintenance obligations, end-of-lease issues, and force majeure claims. She manages all aspects of pre-trial litigation, including pleadings, written and oral discovery, defense strategy, and motion practice, to position cases for successful negotiation, settlement, or trial.

As a product regulatory counselor, Eryn advises clients on protecting their brands and reputation by building safety into their products and minimizing market liability. She counsels clients on product liability from pre-development through launch and advises on risk mitigation, product recalls, and compliance with the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s regulations.

In 2023, Eryn was recognized by the National Black Lawyers Association as a “Top 40 Under 40” lawyer in the United States. During law school, she served as a student-fellow in the Howard University Environmental Justice Center, a Henry Ramsey Dean’s Fellow for the legal writing center, a research assistant for an environmental law professor, and a tutor to first-year law students.