Women in Law 2024

2024

ERIN McCLOSKEY MAUS PARTNER AND CO-CHAIR OF THE CONSUMER PRODUCTS INDUSTRY GROUP Venable LLP

E rin McCloskey Maus is a co-chair of the Consumer Products Industry Group at Venable LLP, where she has 25 years of experience advising global companies on high-risk, sensitive matters and complex litigation related to product safety, product regulatory compliance, and global product recalls. She represents and counsels domestic and international manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers in industries ranging from consumer goods, electronics, and technology to automotive, food, and medical devices. Erin has earned a reputation for her meticulous legal strategy and has successfully litigated product liability and consumer class actions in federal and state courts across the country. She has managed multidistrict litigation and handled both domestic and international arbitrations. In addition to her disputes work, Erin is a trusted advisor to her clients on complex supply chain management and compliance issues. She helps companies assess and mitigate risks across their operations, guiding them through crisis management, product safety investigations, regulatory notifications, corrective action plans, and government investigations, including before the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Erin’s extensive experience also includes litigating and advising on related commercial issues, including contract disputes, warranty and indemnification claims, and Uniform Commercial Code issues. Her deep understanding of both the legal and business aspects of these matters makes her a valued partner to many leading global companies. Erin joined Venable LLP in 2022, where she quickly assumed key leadership roles, including joining the Venable Foundation board

to help make grants to Chicago nonprofits and serving as chair of the firm’s Pro Bono Committee in the Chicago office. She is deeply committed to advancing access to justice and to her pro bono legal work, an area where she has made significant contributions throughout her career. For nearly 20 years, Erin served on the governing board of the Center for Disability & Elder Law (CDEL), a nonprofit providing free legal services to low-income seniors and people with disabilities. In recognition of her outstanding leadership and long-term service, she was named a director emeritus of CDEL. In 2011, Erin was honored with the Chicago Bar Foundation’s prestigious Edward J. Lewis II Pro Bono Award for her unwavering dedication to pro bono work. Erin is also a champion for women in the legal profession. As a member of Venable’s WAVe committee (Women at Venable), she represents the firm’s Chicago office, where she has spearheaded initiatives aimed at supporting the growth and success of women attorneys. Under her leadership, the office has implemented mentoring programs, business development efforts, and social events designed to help women attorneys build their networks and advance in their careers. Erin believes that as the firm continues to grow, it is critical to ensure that women associates are equipped with the tools and opportunities they need to flourish in leadership roles. Her leadership, dedication to service, and commitment to advancing women in law have made Erin a respected leader in her field. These qualities also make her a deserving recipient of the Women in Law Award, which recognizes exceptional contributions to the profession.

WOMEN IN LAW 2024