Overview
Erin’s deep experience allows her to effectively and efficiently counsel clients in the ever-changing technology, hospitality, tourism and travel industries.
With a background that spans global hotel brands, travel technology platforms and enterprise providers, Erin counsels clients on high-stakes commercial agreements, including distribution, enterprise sales, technology sourcing and licensing. Erin also works closely with clients to develop privacy, AI and data security compliance programs and social media and influencer programs, including creating internal and external policies for social media partners and influencers.
In addition to focusing on the hospitality industry, Erin represents clients in the software, SAAS, technology services, mobile, gaming and entertainment industries. She advises on the full lifecycle of technology transactions - from development and acquisition to licensing, distribution and compliance - offering a pragmatic, business-minded approach that gets deals done.
Erin regularly speaks at industry conferences and was featured in Hospitality Upgrade for her insights on emerging legal risks in tech adoption. Clients rely on her not just for legal advice but as a strategic partner who anticipates challenges and translates technical issues into clear, actionable guidance.
Prior to joining Foster Garvey, Erin was a founder and principal of a successful women-owned, WBENC Certified firm, Snodgrass Annand PLLC. Erin has also served as an adjunct Professor at Seattle University School of Law, teaching an upper-division Advanced Issues in Copyright Law class.
Erin has been named a “Super Lawyer” by Washington Law & Politics 7 times.
Professional Activities
International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), Member
Services
Admissions
- Washington, 1998
Education
J.D., Seattle University School of Law (magna cum laude), 1998
B.A., University of Washington (cum laude), Anthropology, 1994
Honors & Recognition
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Technology Law, 2025