Erin Sydney Welsh

Erin Sydney Welsh is an associate attorney practicing matrimonial and family law at Brian R. Welsh, PLLC, in Williamsville, New York, just outside Buffalo. She handles matters involving divorce, custody, child support, prenuptial agreements, post-divorce enforcement matters, and family offenses. Her practice includes courtroom litigation and appellate advocacy, and she has particular experience addressing parental alienation. After graduating from law school in 2024, she passed the New York bar exam and was admitted to practice by the Appellate Division: Fourth Department, in January 2025. Attorney Erin Welsh, Buffalo, earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Middle East Studies from Syracuse University. She attended Syracuse on a full-tuition merit scholarship through the Coronat Scholar Program, which recognizes students dedicated to leadership and service. During her undergraduate years, she was selected as a Remembrance Scholar, one of the university’s highest distinctions. She also completed the Renee Crown University Honors Program, an academic initiative that encourages interdisciplinary study, communication, and civic engagement. After completing her undergraduate degree, she pursued graduate education at Trinity College Dublin, where she received a Master of Philosophy in Sociology with first-class honors. While studying there, she authored and published a peer-reviewed article titled “Assessing Microfinance as a Means of Socioeconomic Empowerment for Vulnerable Women in Jordan.” Her research examined how economic initiatives can shape opportunities and long-term stability for women in underserved communities. Erin continued her legal studies at the University at Buffalo School of Law. She served on the Buffalo Law Review, contributing to legal scholarship through research and editing. She was awarded the Robert J. Connelly Trial Technique Award for her performance in trial advocacy coursework. In addition, she was recognized as a James Kent Scholar and served as a Property Fellow, supporting other students in their academic development. During law school, she gained practical experience through internships at the Erie County District Attorney’s Office and in the Attorneys for Children Unit at the Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo. Erin Welsh also served as a New York State Bar Association Family Law Section Fellow, strengthening her commitment to family law practice. Erin Sydney Welsh, Buffalo, volunteers as a judge for mock trials and moot court competitions. She was born and raised in Western New York and lives in Williamsville with her spouse. Outside of her work as an Attorney, she is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who continues to write and perform music.