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Overview

A devoted researcher and persuasive writer, Emily is a skilled advocate who is passionate about finding legal solutions for clients.

A winning combination of creativity and reliability make Emily a commercial litigator who clients value having in their corner. Known for her detail-oriented analysis, for creating strategic legal pathways and for viewing legal problems with fresh eyes, Emily serves on the firm’s Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution team. In collaboration with legal teammates, Emily helps clients across industry sectors with matters of:

  • Breach of contract
  • Business disputes
  • Breach of warranty
  • Breach of fiduciary duty
  • Class action defense

Services

Recognition

  • Missouri Bar Pro Bono Wall of Fame, 2021

Education

  • J.D., University of Missouri School of Law
    • magna cum laude
    • Order of the Coif
    • Missouri Law Review, Editor-in-Chief
    • Judge Shepard Barclay Prize
  • B.A., University of Missouri
    • English, International Studies
    • magna cum laude
    • Danish Institute for Study Abroad in Copenhagen

Admissions

  • Missouri

Professional Memberships and Certifications

  • The Missouri Bar
  • Women’s Lawyers Association of Greater St Louis (WLA)
Outside the Office

Emily enjoys the outdoors, camping and hiking, and time spent with her lab mix, Archie. She also likes live music and local concerts.

Case Study

When a military wife and working mom was forced to leave her home while her husband was overseas, she knew she was entitled to a refund of her security deposit. Her landlord agreed but failed to pay, and she turned to the firm’s Pro Bono Legal Intake Clinic. Emily was instrumental in retrieving the refund: read more here.