For over ten years, Emily practiced employment law at a firm in Des Moines, where she gained extensive litigation and trial experience. She also brings with her significant appellate experience and has argued before the Iowa Court of Appeals and the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. Emily serves on the Iowa Association for Justice's Amicus Committee, where she volunteers her time to assist in writing briefs on important legal issues presented to the Iowa Court of Appeals and Iowa Supreme Court. Emily also practices in the areas of family law, criminal law, real estate, and civil litigation.
Professional and Community Affiliations:
Member — Iowa State Bar Association
Member — Boone County Bar Association
Member — National Employment Lawyers Association
Member — Iowa Employment Lawyers Association
Member — Iowa Association for Justice
Trustee — Boone County Hospital Board of Trustees
Member — Boone County Community Endowment Board
Secretary — Adolph H. and Rosetta J. Peterson Charity Foundation
Practice Areas:
Employment Law
Appellate Law
Family Law
Criminal Law
Real Estate
Accident / Personal Injury / Wrongful Death
Civil Litigation
Education:
Simpson College (BA 2006) Honors
Drake Law School (J.D. 2009) High Honors
Bar Admissions:
Iowa
Court Admissions:
Iowa Supreme Court
United States District Court – Northern District of Iowa
United States District Court – Southern District of Iowa
Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals