Erin Canino
Practitioner In Residence
WCL | WCL Faculty
Degrees
J.D., University of California, Davis School of Law (King Hall)
B.A., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Bio
Professor Erin Canino brings a rare blend of transactional law experience and international human rights advocacy to the Entrepreneurship Law Clinic. A graduate of UC Davis School of Law (Order of the Coif), Professor Canino practiced for several years in both Big Law and boutique firms in San Francisco. At Folger Levin she advised a wide range of business and nonprofit clients on labor and employment law, corporate governance, and contract negotiation. While at Goodwin Procter she worked on venture financings, M&A, and public offerings for early-stage tech companies. Most recently, she served as a Legal Fellow with International Justice Mission (IJM) in the Philippines, where she assisted with human trafficking prosecutions, conducted high-level legal research, and led trainings for prosecutors and law enforcement.
Professor Canino has a strong commitment to working at the intersection of business and public service. Additionally, she has published scholarly work in the UC Davis Law Review and has a forthcoming publication in the Ateneo Law Journal.
