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Ericka Brundage is Merchant &amp; Gould’s Legal Assistant Support Manager. Using her leadership skills and commitment to collaboration, Ericka supports our patent prosecution assistants, ensuring they have what they need to do the same for our attorneys.

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In her day-to-day, Ericka ensures procedures and processes are consistent, assistants feel supported and workflows are moving smoothly throughout the firm. She sees her main responsibility as keeping business moving forward.

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Ericka knows that time is of the essence when it comes to the filing, drafting and prosecuting of patents. Ericka is dedicated, keeping the ball rolling by boosting staff morale, helping client teams stay on task, and being a listening ear when support staff have questions or concerns.

Ericka Brundage began supporting attorneys in 2009 as an Administrative Assistant, documenting in-house workflows, launching firm projects, and reporting patent prosecution matter updates. 

Additionally, Ericka worked as an IP Client Coordinator at a multi-national general practice firm, managing patent prosecution for a Fortune 100 company’s portfolio and conducting regular client management meetings. It was also her responsibility to oversee a multi-million dollar US retainer and ensure billing and collections compliance across practice groups.&nbsp;

Ericka supported another busy IP firm as an Intellectual Property Legal and Marketing Assistant. Her responsibilities included preparing and filing patent applications and prosecution documents. She also assisted in event planning.

Ericka’s breadth of support experience enables her to go above and beyond on behalf of our firm, ensuring both our staff and clients have the support they need for success.

Ericka holds a Bachelor of Science in History of Technology and Society from Georgia Tech where she was a member of the Honors program.

A Skilled Collaborator, Passionate About Inclusivity

In Ericka’s mind, team collaboration is the key to success. She’s also passionate about inclusivity in the workplace. She places importance on understanding multiple groups and working with people from all walks of life.

According to Ericka, “everyone brings something unique to the table.” So she uses her experience to encourage others to see and use their unique strengths. By doing so, she believes she can empower people to do their jobs better.

In her spare time, Ericka enjoys all things sports, including playing, watching and researching them. And as a history and sociology major, she enjoys American history and loves a good documentary.

Georgia Institute of Technology, B.S. History of Technology and Society

Ericka Brundage, Legal Assistant Support Manager

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Washington, D.C. Area

Dedicated to leadership and the advancement of law firm administration



Congratulations to Ericka Brundage, Merchant &amp; Gould’s legal assistant support manager who received the Susan L. French (SLF) Program’s Emerging Leaders Fellowship. Ericka was selected for her commitment to servant leadership in the legal management profession, persistence in the face of resistance, strong people-building skills, and the way she inspires others in the workplace.



Committed to collaboration and service, Ericka supervises the 􀏐firm’s prosecution support team for all seven of􀏐ices, ensuring they have what they need to do the same for our attorneys. In her day-to-day, Ericka works to ensure procedures and processes are consistent, assistants are supported, and workflows progress smoothly throughout the firm. She keeps business moving forward.



“Ericka demonstrates leadership, work ethic, and values that truly define an Emerging Leader Fellow, and we are excited for her,” said Tracey Skjeveland, COO/CFO of Merchant &amp; Gould. “While Ericka already demonstrates exceptional leadership qualities, this fellowship will amplify her commitment to continual development. Way to go, Ericka!”



The fellowship program was developed to assist up to two Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) members annually who have a strong desire to enhance their personal and professional leadership skills. The first year of this two-year fellowship program provides a registration to ALA’s Chapter Leadership Institute (CLI); a personalized series of leadership-focused coaching sessions with a distinguished leadership consultant; as well as other leadership mentoring and course curriculum. In the second year, participants are expected to contribute to the development of the fellowship and assume a mentor role for the next cohort.



At CLI, Ericka met with other SLF program and Foundation of ALA Board members and learned of Susan French’s infectious spirit, personability, and reliability. Those qualities describe exactly the type of leader Ericka aspires to be.



“Susan always had time for people and made them feel seen and heard; and I want to do that better. Through this Fellowship, I will sharpen my leadership skills and do the work to become a more inclusive leader, helping others be the best versions of themselves,” said Ericka.



Congratulations, Ericka!

Ericka R. Brundage

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