Emily left “big law” to create a local estate planning and mediation practice. A people person by nature, Emily provides a warm, supportive and practical approach in meeting her clients' goals.

The chance to work with people and appreciate their unique needs is the fuel that drives her passion.

She is an effective listener and is passionate about developing relationships and working with people to help them navigate their legal needs. She is a natural problem solver and helps people find common ground to resolve disputes.

Emily began her career as a litigator in New York City. She continued that work at firms in Wisconsin and Kansas City for well over a decade. Eventually, Emily decided that “legal battle” was not what she wanted for her daily life and took the leap to transition her practice to estate planning and conflict resolution.

Emily is licensed to practice law in six states. She is a Missouri Rule 17 approved mediator.

Professional Experience:

• Founding Partner Heritage Law LLP (2021-Present)

• Founding Partner PEAK Litigation LLP (2018-2021)

• Founding Member, Heritage Law LLC (2017-2018)

• Partner and Attorney, Shook, Hardy & Bacon (2007-2017)

• Associate, Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek (2005-2007) (Milwaukee, WI)

• Associate, Heidell, Pittoni, Murphy & Bach (2003-2005) (New York City, NY)

Bar Admissions: Missouri, Kansas, Wisconsin, Florida, New York, California

Education:

• J.D., University of Wisconsin Law School (2003)

• B.A., Tufts University (2000)(Psychology/Economics) Study Abroad—Gold Coast, Australia (1999)

Community Involvement:

• Association for Women Lawyers of Greater Kansas City Member (2012-Current)

• Society of FSP, Kansas City Leadership Team (2021-2023)

• Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America—Kansas City Chapter Lead (2015-2016)

Honors:

• Super Lawyers, Super Lawyer (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)

• IADC Trial Practice Program (2013)

• Missouri Rule 17 Mediator