Emily Black is a senior associate in the firm's commercial litigation group. She represents clients across key industries in a variety of complex civil litigation matters, including breach of contract, consumer protection, employment, securities, and class action cases.
In addition to commercial litigation, Emily regularly represents clients in government investigations and enforcement actions involving federal, state, and local agencies, including the U.S. Department of Justice, Securities and Exchange Commission, and State Attorneys General.
Emily also maintains an active pro bono practice, representing clients in immigration asylum cases and constitutional impact litigation.
Class action trial*
Defended multinational IT consulting and outsourcing company in two-week class action trial involving claims of race and national origin discrimination resulting in hung jury. (C.D. Cal. 2023)
Breach of contract dispute*
Represented founder and CEO of American food company in securing dismissal of high-stakes breach of contract action through multiple appeals. (N.Y. 1st Dept. 2023)
Class certification*
Represented major technology company in defeating certification of putative class action alleging violations of Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. (W.D. Wash. 2024)
SEC enforcement action*
Represented Fortune 500 company in connection with SEC enforcement action alleging securities violations. (S.D.N.Y. Ongoing)
DOJ fraud complaint*
Represented prolific tax preparer and his company in settling DOJ civil action alleging preparer filed thousands of fraudulent tax returns on behalf of customers. (S.D.N.Y 2021)
Admitted to Practice
- California, 2023
- New York, 2019
Education
- J.D., University of Chicago Law School, 2018, with honors
- B.A., Philosphy, Rutgers University School of Arts and Sciences, 2014, cum laude
Background
- Associate, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, San Francisco and New York, 2018-2024
- Law Clerk, Sierra Club Environmental Law Program, Oakland, Calif., 2016