Erika R. Scheideman

California

Withers LLP
10250 Constellation Boulevard
Suite 1400
Los Angeles, CA 90067

Tel: +1 310 228 5759

Email: erika.scheideman@withersworldwide.com
Web: www.withersworldwide.com

Professional Biography

Erika R. Scheideman is a Partner in the Los Angeles office of Withers LLP. A Certified Family Law Specialist, Erika has focused her practice exclusively on family law matters since 2009. She provides legal services in the areas of asset and debt division incident to dissolution or legal separation, child and spousal support, complex custody litigation, including negotiation of three-parent custody arrangements and international move-away litigation, domestic violence proceedings, pre-marital and post-marital agreements, post-judgment modification proceedings and step-parent adoption.

Prior to Withers, Erika was a partner and chair of the family law practice of a Southern California-based private client law firm where she expanded the family law practice. Erika earned her J.D. from Pepperdine University. She is a member of the Pasadena Bar Association, the Los Angeles County Bar Association, and the California Bar Association.

Erika has been recognized by Super Lawyers as an “Up-And-Coming 50 Women” and “Up-And-Coming 100” in Southern California in 2022-2024. She was also named a Rising Star from 2019 to 2024 and a Super Lawyer in Family Law for 2026. Erika has also been recognized by Best Lawyers in Family Law in 2026. She received the AVVO Clients’ Choice award and has been voted a “Top Attorney” by Pasadena Magazine every year since 2011.

Speaking Engagements:

  • ‘Child custody and child support,’ Lorman Continuing Education webinar – May 2022, speaker
  • ‘Domestic violence in the Covid-19 era,’ CLE panel featuring Honorable Esther Kim – July 2020, speaker
  • ‘Estate Planning and Divorce Issues,’ Lorman Continuing Education webinar – January 2018, speaker
  • ‘2019 Family Law Updates: Tax Updates and Child Custody Concerns,’ Lorman Continuing Education webinar – July 2019, featured presenter

Withers’s family law practice is one of the largest and most established globally, with a long-standing reputation for handling complex and high-value matters. The team advises on all aspects of family law, including divorce, financial disputes, child-related issues, and nuptial agreements, often involving international and multi-jurisdictional elements.

The practice is particularly known for acting for high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and global families, combining technical expertise with a discreet and sensitive approach. It emphasizes tailored solutions from the outset, with a strong focus on non-court dispute resolution such as mediation and arbitration, while maintaining significant experience in complex litigation when required.

With a global footprint across key financial centres and a track record of shaping developments in family law, Withers offers a highly integrated service, drawing on its wider private client capabilities to address the financial, trust, and cross-border issues that frequently arise in modern family matters.

Withers LLP is recognized as a leading practice by Chambers’ High Net Worth Guide 2025, with rankings across 25 practice areas—significantly exceeding many of its peer firms and reflecting the breadth of its capabilities.

Its lawyers operate as a unified team, driven by a commitment to delivering consistently high-quality service, alongside a focus on rigour, adaptability, and the development of strong, long-term client relationships.

The firm places particular emphasis on understanding each client’s objectives at the outset, enabling it to develop tailored, practical solutions aligned with their specific needs.

With 15 offices across the United States, Europe, and Asia, Withers provides coordinated legal advice that supports clients’ interests both locally and internationally. Drawing on more than 125 years of experience, the firm brings deep perspective to a wide range of complex legal matters.

“With a practice dedicated exclusively to family law, Erika is frequently entrusted with sophisticated matters involving custody, support, and asset division. Clients appreciate her ability to navigate emotionally charged cases with clarity and professionalism, while peers highlight her certification as a family law specialist and her consistent recognition among leading practitioners in Southern California.”
The Family Attorneys, 2025