Overview
Prior Experience
Before joining the firm, Emily served as a judicial clerk for the Honorable Matthew McDermott of the Iowa Supreme Court (2023-24). In that role, she drafted bench memoranda, proofread judicial opinions, and performed extensive research on civil, criminal and attorney disciplinary matters.
In law school, Emily was incredibly active in university organizations and held a number of leadership roles, including senior online editor for the Iowa Law Review, two-term president of the Organization of Women Law Students & Staff (OWLSS), and law student liaison for the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession.
She also worked as a research assistant in the legal analysis, writing, and research department, and competed on the University of Iowa College of Law’s National Mock Trial team.
Personal Interests
Outside of the office, Emily enjoys spending time with her husband, Christian, and their cats, exploring new coffee shops, thrifting, and traveling. She is also an avid reader and collects special edition books.
Related Legal Services
Credentials
Bar Admissions
Iowa
Court Admissions
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa
Certifications
Webster University — Certified Paralegal (CP), 2018Clerkships
Iowa Supreme Court, Hon. Matthew McDermott, 2023-2024
Education
University of Iowa College of Law
J.D. with high honors, Iowa Law Review (senior online editor) (2023)
Webster University
B.A. in Political Science, summa cum laude
Insights & Events
Leadership & Community
Professional Associations
- Iowa State Bar Association — Young Lawyers Division; Litigation Section; Litigation Section Council, 2024-present; Public Relations Committee, 2024-present
- National Association of Women Lawyers — Young Lawyers Affinity Group; Membership Growth & Engagement Committee, 2023-present
- Polk County Bar Association
- Polk County Women Attorneys
- American Bar Association
- Delta Phi Epsilon International Sorority — Gamma Zeta Chapter, Lead Advisor, 2023-present
Civic Activities
- Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) — Fundraising Volunteer and Walk-to-Cure Participant, 2012-present
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation — Fundraising Volunteer, 2015-present
Honors
- National Association of Women Lawyers — Outstanding Law Student Award, 2023
- The University of Iowa College of Law — Boyd Service Award for completing 100+ volunteer hours
- American College of Trial Lawyers — Medal for Excellence in Advocacy, 2022
No aspect of these recognitions has been approved by the highest court of any state.