On the academic side of the law, Erik has written or co-authored articles that have been published in the Stanford Law and Policy Review, the Emory Law Journal, the Charleston Law Review, the American University Law Review, and the Regent University Law Review. His educational history includes finishing second in his high school class, finishing first in his undergraduate class at Niagara University (majoring in Political Science), and finishing third in his class at Regent University School of Law, where he served as Editor-in-Chief of the law review.
On a personal note, Erik is a superfan of his favorite sports teams, and has enjoyed coaching both youth and adult sports teams.