Erica Haggerty Chen
About Erica Haggerty Chen
Erica Haggerty Chen is a lawyer based in Costa Mesa, CA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Erica Haggerty Chen is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Costa Mesa, California
- Labor and Employment Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Education: University of Southern California, J.D., graduated 2016
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
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