Eric Presents “Family Law Masterclass” to USD Knudson School of Law Students

Eric recently presented his Family Law Masterclass to students from the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law at the Pennington County Courthouse in Rapid City.

The students were assisting low-income individuals with pro se divorces through the Works Clinic, gaining hands-on courtroom experience while expanding access to justice.

Eric’s Family Law Masterclass offered both practical insight and real-world perspective into the practice of family law. Drawing from years of courtroom and negotiation experience, Eric spoke candidly about:

• Managing client expectations in emotionally charged cases

• The critical benefits of organization and preparation in family law litigation

• A practical best-practices framework for handling divorce and custody matters

• What it means to be a “bulldog” advocate vs. an effective advocate

• An overview of unique and complex cases that fall under the broad umbrella of family law

Family law is rarely just about statutes and procedure, it is about people navigating some of the most difficult moments of their lives and needing an informed, confident advocate on their side. Eric emphasized the importance of balancing firm advocacy with professionalism, empathy, and ethical responsibility.

Eric is always glad to support the next generation of South Dakota attorneys.