Emily Laird

Emily Laird works in the firm's litigation group. She has managed large caseloads while working for a D.C. law office, overseeing successful litigations from inception through trial and gaining substantial experience in case pleadings, court appearances, discovery and e-discovery, depositions, witness interviews, and motion practice.

As an accomplished legal researcher and writer, Emily has been recognized for her contributions to academic publications, law journals, and The New York Times, covering a variety of topics such as products liability, human trafficking, education law, constitutional law, and court operations. Previously a background investigator for the State Department, where she interviewed potential federal employees overseas and in the U.S., Emily is an expert interviewer with vast experience confronting language and cultural barriers. While living abroad for nearly a decade in Europe, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East, Emily engaged in extensive volunteer and pro bono activities, including efforts to assist individuals suffering from trafficking, displacement, and poverty. Her pro bono representation also included immigrant, trafficked, and small-business clients.