She was raised in the Tampa Bay Area and received her undergraduate degree in Political Science from Florida State University in 2002. While attending Florida State University, Erin was an active member of Mortar Board National Honor Society, Student Alumni Association, and Greek Ambassadors. Erin received her law degree from Mercer University in 2006. While at Mercer, Erin clerked at the District Attorney's Office for Bibb County, volunteered at the Legal Services Clinic, competed in oral argument competitions, was an officer in Phi Alpha Delta legal fraternity, and several other campus and community organizations. Erin was admitted to the Florida Bar in September 2006.