Erika Straub
Oyster Bay,NY
Summary
Results-driven legal professional with 15+ years of expertise in medico-legal consulting, litigation support, and investigative journalism. Proven ability to navigate complex legal and regulatory landscapes, specializing in independent medical evaluations, expert witness coordination, and compliance. Skilled in forensic investigations, contract negotiation, and corporate governance, with a strong foundation in AI-driven legal technology and business development. A strategic thinker adept at optimizing legal operations, mitigating risks, and supporting high-stakes litigation with precision and efficiency.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Consultant/Advocate
Freelance, Contract
02.2015 - Current
- Legal advocate for parents in education and family law, specializing in IEP compliance, special needs advocacy, and child protection
- Consult on custody disputes, guardianship, and parental rights, ensuring legal safeguards for children
- Conduct forensic case analysis on domestic violence, coercive control, and civil rights violations
- Provide litigation support in high-conflict family law cases and parental alienation claims
Managing Director
Veritas Physician Management
08.2022 - 09.2024
- Led national medico-legal expert panels, overseeing Independent Medical Evaluations (IMEs), Peer Reviews, and Expert Witness Testimony
- Developed compliance protocols for physicians working on legal cases, ensuring adherence to NYS No-Fault, Workers’ Compensation, and Federal Regulations
- Created operational strategies integrating AI-driven legal tech for process automation and workflow optimization
Director of Operations
Integrated Medical Referrals, Inc.
03.2014 - 09.2022
- Managed operations for multiple medical-legal offices, overseeing IME and litigation support services
- Spearheaded legal compliance initiatives across specialties, ensuring adherence to HIPAA, NYS regulations, and federal policies
- Provided due diligence on medical expert testimony, coordinating evaluations for civil and criminal cases
Executive Recruiter - Full Desk
Executive Alliance
06.2012 - 05.2013
- Specialized in placing legal professionals in law firms, insurance companies, and corporate legal departments
- Provided business development consulting for firms looking to expand their legal teams in specialized practice areas
Education
ABA-Certified Paralegal Certificate -
Nassau Community College
01.2010
BA - Creative Writing & Africana Studies
Franklin & Marshall College
01.2006
Skills
- Advanced Research & Analytical Expertise
- Strategic Leadership & Innovation
- Regulatory & Risk Management
- Interdisciplinary Influence & Collaboration
- Legal Research & Analysis
- Legal-Tech Integration
- Public Speaking & Thought Leadership
- Corporate Due Diligence & Investigations
- Financial & Insurance Legal Review
- Human Rights & Advocacy Work
- Pattern Recognition & Predictive Analysis
- Interdisciplinary Problem-Solving
- Elite Network & Strategic Influence
Affiliations
American Bar Association (ABA), Paralegal Division
Certification
AI & Legal Tech Consulting – Integration of AI in legal research, document automation, and litigation analytics.
Investigative Research & Due Diligence – Expert in corporate investigations, fraud analysis, financial forensics.
Legal Writing & Advocacy – Skilled in drafting legal motions, appeals, contracts, compliance reports.
Skills and Expertise
Technical Skills
Legal Research: Westlaw, LexisNexis, Bloomberg Law
Case Management: Clio, MyCase, iManage
AI & Data Analysis: Relativity, Casetext, GPT Legal Research, Generative AI Creation
Timeline
Managing Director
Veritas Physician Management
08.2022 - 09.2024
Legal Consultant/Advocate
Freelance, Contract
02.2015 - Current
Director of Operations
Integrated Medical Referrals, Inc.
03.2014 - 09.2022
Executive Recruiter - Full Desk
Executive Alliance
06.2012 - 05.2013
BA - Creative Writing & Africana Studies
Franklin & Marshall College
ABA-Certified Paralegal Certificate -
Nassau Community College
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