Emily is an experienced litigator licensed to practice law in Kansas and Missouri State and Federal Courts. Whether individuals or businesses, Emily routinely represents clients against claims including general negligence, personal injury, and breach of contract where she works closely with her clients and participates in all phases of the litigation process.

Prior to joining the firm, Emily was an Assistant District Attorney in the Shawnee County District Attorney’s Office, where she successfully prosecuted a variety of cases to the Court and Jury, including child welfare, felony DUIs, domestic violence, general felony, and major felony.

Emily graduated with honors from Washburn University School of Law in May of 2009. While in law school, Emily interned for Magistrate Judge K. Gary Sebelius of the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas and the Douglas County District Attorney’s Office. Emily received her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Kansas in May of 2006, where she maintained academic honors throughout her education and was admitted to the Phi Beta Kappa Society.

Outside of the office, Emily enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling, and rooting for the local sports teams.

Education

  • Washburn University School of Law, Topeka, Kansas

    • J.D., 2009

    • Honors: With Honors

  • University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas

    • B.A., 2006

    • Major: English

    • Honors: Phi Beta Kappa

Bar Admission

  • Kansas

  • Missouri

  • U.S. District Court District of Kansas

  • U.S. District Court Western District of Missouri

Past Positions

  • Magistrate Judge K. Gary Sebelius of the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas, Intern

  • Douglas County District Attorney’s Office, Intern

  • Shawnee County District Attorney’s Office, Assistant District Attorney

Professional Associations

  • American Bar Association

  • Association for Women Attorneys in Kansas City

  • Earl E. O’Connor American Inn of Court

  • Federal Bar Association

  • Johnson County Bar Association

  • Kansas Association of Defense Counsel

  • Kansas Bar Association

  • Kansas City Metro Bar Association

  • Kansas Women Attorneys Association

  • Missouri Bar Association

  • Missouri Organization of Defense Counsel

  • Topeka Bar Association

Current Employment Position

  • Partner