Emily's substantial experience in adversary matters informs her employment and labor law practice. She frequently helps employers defend against all manner of employment claims, both in agency proceedings and in civil lawsuits.
Overview
Prior to joining the firm, Emily worked as a criminal defense attorney and prosecutor, where she developed and honed her skills regarding investigations, addressing issues of jury appeal, handling intense negotiations and resolving questions of fairness and equity. She has tried over 50 jury trials, as well as several bench trials and contested hearings.
Emily was trained as a mediator in 2012 at Missouri State University.
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Speaking Engagements
"Trial Preparation," "Contact, Detention, Arrest," and "Civil Processing," taught as a certified POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) instructor in Missouri at the Springfield Police Department patrol academy, Springfield, MO, 2014–2016
"Criminal Law for Guardian ad Litems and Parents' Attorneys and the Negative Impact of Criminal Convictions in Family and Juvenile Cases," co-taught at Guardian ad Litem Seminar, Springfield, MO, June 17, 2016
Professional & Civic Activities
Professional & Civic Activities
The Missouri Bar
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
Practices & Industries
Admissions
- Missouri, 2011
- Kansas, 2016
- Nebraska, 2018
- Western District of Missouri
- District of Kansas
Education
Columbia Law School, J.D., 2003
- Columbia Human Rights Law Review, JLM Executive Editor
Rhodes College, B.A., Political Science, cum laude, 2000