Emily is a litigation paralegal in the firm's Charlotte office, where she assists attorneys practicing in medical malpractice defense. In this role, she prepares pleadings, performs expert research, assists with all phases of discovery, has extensive communication with clients and experts, and coordinates all aspects of trial preparation.
Emily is a key part of the Medical Malpractice team and is involved in every aspect of a case, from inception to trial. Prior to joining Shumaker, Emily worked as a litigation paralegal in Charleston. Her experience includes personal injury, insurance defense, civil litigation, and general business litigation.
Education
A.A.S., Legal Assisting, Trident Technical College, 2002