Erika N. L. Harold is Executive Director of the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism. An advocate for civility, ethics, and inclusion, Erika leads the Commission’s extensive educational programming, which focuses on advancing professionalism among the state’s lawyers and judges to build confidence in the justice system. Previously, Erika was a litigator, representing clients at the trial and appellate levels in disputes regarding fiduciary and contractual obligations. A Harvard Law School graduate, she funded her legal education through scholarships and appearance fees earned as Miss America 2003. Follow Erika on LinkedIn.