Case Types

Emily takes a client-led approach to advocacy, empowering her clients to make informed decisions. While Emily frequently resolves cases without filing a lawsuit, she is also an experienced litigator willing to stand up for her clients through trial and appeal. Whether advising on a severance agreement, taking a landlord to trial, or arguing an appeal, Emily centers her clients’ goals.

Employment

Emily represents workers in a variety of cases, including:

  • discrimination based on race, sex, sexual orientation, or religion

  • disability accommodations

  • protected family and medical leave time

  • unpaid/untimely wages and overtime pay

  • failure to provide predictable scheduling

  • workplace safety violations

  • retaliation/whistleblowing

Housing

From defending an eviction, to enforcing a tenant’s right to a decent living environment and basic services, to working on an appeal, Emily stands up for tenants. Her housing cases include:

  • discrimination based on race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, or source of income

  • habitability

  • eviction defense

Other civil rights

Emily handles other civil rights matters, including:

  • consumer cases (unlawful debt collection and trade practices)

  • special education

  • constitutional litigation

  • disability rights

Litigation support

Emily is available to support other lawyers in their civil rights advocacy, with research, brief writing, appellate work, and more.