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Overview

Emilee advocates for clients in complex commercial litigation matters.

With experience in a wide variety of business disputes, Emilee has a particular focus on litigation within the financial industry, including litigation related to lending practices, fraudulent transfer, and breach of contract, as well as data breach and privacy litigation, including defending class action suits nationwide. She finds the latter particularly fascinating due to the complexity of the legal issues and technology at the center of these cases.

First encouraged to pursue a career as a litigator by a law school professor, Emilee quickly discovered that she excelled at the legal research and writing required—and even taught Legal Writing and Analysis as an adjunct professor at the University of Oklahoma College of Law for five semesters. She also loves serving as an advocate for clients, finding paths out of difficult legal situations, and handling litigation matters from initial filing all the way through appeal.

Emilee has a strong track record on both the plaintiff and defense sides, a background that gives her useful insight into the opposition and helps her develop more advanced strategies for clients. She represents clients of all sizes in state and federal court, including major banks and Fortune 100 companies, and has built a niche practice representing woman-owned businesses. Emilee prides herself on knowing her cases inside and out, understanding which facts are most likely to carry the day. She’s also known for caring about clients on a personal level, investing in their cases and ensuring she gets them to the best outcome possible.

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Education

  • J.D., University of Oklahoma College of Law
    • Oklahoma Law Review, Assistant Managing Editor
  • B.A., University of Texas

Admissions

  • Texas
  • Oklahoma
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Oklahoma
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Oklahoma
  • U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska

Professional Memberships and Certifications

  • American Bar Association, Construction Law Section
  • Austin Young Lawyers Association
  • Travis County Women Lawyers Association

Languages

  • Spanish, reading skills


*Contact Emilee to set up an in-person consultation by appointment in the Austin office.
Experience
  • Represented clients in federal data breach, privacy, and employment class actions nationwide.
  • Represented clients in Texas construction litigation, from discovery of defect to case resolution.
  • Second chaired trial, handling opening argument as well as direct and cross exams of fact witnesses.
  • Coordinated and managed 30+ nationwide collection cases for largest integrated cash distribution company in the United States.
  • Drafted briefs to the Texas Supreme Court, the Eighth Circuit El Paso Court of Appeals, and the Eleventh Circuit Eastland Court of Appeals and prepared for oral argument regarding the same.
  • Represented clients in trial and appellate courts (both federal and state) concerning property, business, shareholder oppression, products liability, negligence, and contractual disputes.
  • Led negotiations and settlement discussions pertaining to property interests and business disputes.
  • Drafted and reviewed various instruments to effectuate transfer of mineral, surface, and water interests including deeds, leases, affidavits, and stipulations.
Outside the Office

Emilee loves hiking and taking walks with her Corgi mix, Cedric Doggory (yes, she’s a huge Harry Potter fan). She also enjoys spending time with her family and fiancé, as well as joining friends for game nights.

Community Leadership

Emilee has helped form two nonprofit organizations, the Norman (Oklahoma) Community Dog Park Association and Fix West Texas. She is particularly proud of her involvement with Fix West Texas, which provides low-cost spay and neuter services for pets in areas with limited access to veterinary care.