Erika Frank is Vice President and Legal Counsel for the California Hospital Association where she specializes in labor and employment, workers’ compensation, workplace safety, workforce, community benefits and seismic compliance.
Leveraging more than two decades of legal, regulatory, and legislative experience, providing counsel to California employers on labor and employment laws at the California Chamber of Commerce, and the Shaw Law Group. Prior to joining CHA, Erika served as Associated Executive Director and General Counsel at the California Lawyers Association.
Erika offers a practical and insightful approach to helping employers, regulators and government leaders understand the impact workplace polices and mandates have on employers and employees alike.
At Shaw Law Group, Erika provided advice and counsel, conducted workplace investigations and developed and facilitated compliance training. Prior to joining Shaw, Erika served as the General Counsel and Executive Vice President of Legal Affairs at the California Chamber of Commerce. With a focus on employment law compliance, Erika oversaw CalChamber’s Labor Law Helpline and assisted countless members with their labor and employment law questions. She also played an integral role in the launch and success of CalChamber’s “The Workplace” podcast.
Erika is a sought-after speaker. She has produced and conducted numerous seminars and webinars on topics including leaves of absence, wage and hour compliance, and harassment, discrimination and retaliation prevention. She is known for her relentless energy and ability to transform legal concepts into simple stories and realistic scenarios.
Erika attended Stanford Graduate School of Business, Finance and Accounting for the
Non-Financial Executive Program, University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, and holds a B.A. from University of California, Santa Barbara.