Erica Nolan is a partner at the law firm Hurwitz Sagarin & Slossberg LLC in Milford, where she handles complex litigation in a boutique-firm setting.
Her practice focuses on handling complex cases through trial, including case strategy and execution. As a partner, she oversees litigation teams and mentors junior attorneys, reflecting her growing leadership role within the firm and the broader business community.
What have been your biggest professional accomplishments so far?
Becoming a partner at a boutique litigation firm while leading complex litigation and raising two children has been my proudest accomplishment, demonstrating that strong leadership and family life can grow together in a supportive environment.
What’s the next big goal you want to accomplish professionally?
I aim to use my leadership role to help create sustainable paths for women in business, particularly by supporting mentorship, thoughtful workloads and a firm culture where professional success and family life can thrive together.
What’s one of the biggest professional challenges you’ve overcome?
Balancing the birth of two children while determining the right long-term career path was one of my greatest challenges. Finding a firm that supported my vision for meaningful work, leadership and family life allowed me to build a career that feels both authentic and built to last.
How are you involved in the community?
In addition to being involved in my children’s school community, I serve as a coach for a middle school mock trial team, achieving repeated state championship success. In the legal community, I am also involved in the Federal Bar Council and the Connecticut Bar Association.