Emma is a trial lawyer who represents companies through every stage of a dispute, from pre-litigation strategy through trial and appeal. She partners with clients to develop practical, business-focused solutions that align with their operational goals and long-term objectives.

Emma regularly defends employers and businesses in litigation involving employment claims, restrictive covenants, trade secrets, unfair competition and Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) compliance. She has significant experience handling disputes involving noncompete agreements, nonsolicitation provisions, confidential business information and employee mobility issues.

Clients rely on Emma for her strategic approach to restrictive covenant enforcement and defense, trade secret protection and unfair competition matters involving businesses and their employees. She works closely with employers to manage complex business disputes efficiently and effectively.

Education

  • Saint Louis University School of Law (J.D., cum laude)
    • Saint Louis University Public Law Review, Editor-in-Chief
  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (B.A.)

    Bar Admission

    • Missouri

    Court Admissions

    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
    • Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals
    • U.S. District Court, District of Kansas
    • U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
    • U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska

    Professional Affiliations

    • Law360 Trials Editorial Board, 2025
    • The Missouri Bar
      • Co-chair, Labor and Employment Law Committee, 2022-2025
      • Missouri Bar Leadership Academy, 2015-2016
    • Civic Council of Greater Kansas City, 45th Kansas City Tomorrow Leadership Class, 2023-2024
    • Missouri Lawyer Trust Account Foundation, Board of Directors, 2017-2022
    • Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
      • Leadership Academy Program, 2016
      • YLS Membership and New Lawyers Committee, Vice Chair 2016-2018
      • Communications Committee

    Recognition

    • Selected for Inclusion in Kansas City Business Journal's 20 to Know in the Legal Industry, 2024
    • Named one of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America in:
      • Commercial Litigation, 2021-2026
      • Labor and Employment Law - Management, 2021-2026
      • Litigation - Labor and Employment, 2021-2026
    • Recipient of "President's Award" from Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association - Young Lawyers Section, 2017
    • Law Clerk, Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District, 2012-2014