MEET: Erin McNeil Young
Erin McNeil Young is Senior Litigation for Extended Stay America and is based in Charlotte. In her role with Extended Stay, Erin manages general liability litigation for the company. Prior to going in-house, Erin was in private practice following her graduation from UNC School of Law in 1999. Erin has been an active member of NCADA since joining and is currently serving as an officer of the Association in the role of Secretary. Erin is a breast cancer survivor and shares her journey along with other musings in her blog "Legal Fitness." Get to know Erin and connect with her here!
How has membership in NCADA benefited your professional life? I have met so many wonderful people – many of whom I am happy to also call my friends. I have learned so much from the seminars and the amazing lawyers who are a part of this organization. I am a better lawyer because of the NCADA.
What would you do if you were not a lawyer? An event planner – specializing in weddings and baby showers!
What is the biggest career challenge you’ve had to overcome? Switching gears from law firm life after 23 years of private practice to in-house after being diagnosed and treated for breast cancer.
What is your favorite legal movie or TV show and why? To Kill A Mockingbird – loved the book and movie. Atticus Finch is the quintessential legal prototype.
Fun fact that people probably don’t know about you? A lot of people don’t know that I also own a funeral home. I’m not sure most people would consider that “fun” but it makes for some interesting stories. I’m a riot at cocktail parties.
If you could meet one person, dead or alive, to grab a coffee with, who would it be and why? Shaquille O’Neal. He just seems like such a good, fun, genuine dude. I’d choose another beverage besides coffee though.
