Emily is an associate in KJK’s Cleveland office, where she works within the firm’s Labor & Employment group. She counsels employers on a full range of matters, including workplace terminations, reductions in force, union negotiations, non-compete agreements, employee handbooks, offer letters, and litigation involving FLSA, employment discrimination, wrongful discharge, and non-compete claims. Her focus is centered on providing clients practical solutions to mitigate business risk and providing valuable insight both from a legal and a business perspective.
After spending a number of years as a paralegal at an AmLaw 100 firm in Chicago prior to attending law school, Emily returned to Cleveland after law school and practiced at mid-size regional firms prior to joining KJK. Emily resides in Chagrin Falls with her husband, three sons, and two dogs.
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