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In Recess

Sep. 1, 2017

Ocean Voyager

Blank Rome LLP associate Erica A. Swensson, who started sailing at age 3, has competed in long distance yacht races traveling more than 1,000 nautical miles.

Ocean Voyager
Erica Swensson, an associate at Blank Rome LLP in Los Angeles, is an active yacht racer. Here, she’s at sea aboard the Second Wind.

After nearly two weeks at sea crewing a 65-foot racing yacht from Los Angeles to Honolulu, family law attorney Erica A. Swensson caught the unmistakable scent of land.

“It’s this warm, earthy smell that just comes out of nowhere,” the Blank Rome LLP associate explained, noting the long-absent aroma had cast an arresting spell.

“Your body instantly recognizes it,” she continued. “It’s a very seduct...

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