Silicon Valley attorney Erin McDermit was recently appointed chief people officer and chief legal officer for Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST). In this dual role, McDermit will oversee POST’s human resources and legal functions.

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Raised in Palo Alto and Menlo Park, McDermit has held leadership roles at law firms including M&H LLP and Shuman Snyder LLP. She also has extensive experience in training, public speaking and policy development.

“Erin has a rare combination of deep legal knowledge, people leadership experience and a personal commitment to our mission,” said POST President Gordon Clark in a release.

McDermit has worked for POST for many years as external counsel and said, “It is an area of my work that I am tremendously proud of.”

“It’s thrilling to be part of

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