Emily is an associate in the Casualty Department and focuses her practice on asbestos and mass tort litigation, general liability and automobile liability.
Emily earned her juris doctor from Delaware Law School, where she was a member of Phi Alpha Delta International Law Fraternity and Women's Law Caucus. Emily also served as Head Student Representative for Kaplan Bar Review. Prior to law school, Emily graduated from The University of Delaware, where she majored in Criminal Justice and minored in Psychology and Sociology. During her time in college, Emily was an active member of the Student Alumni Ambassadors, an organization which fosters connections between students and alumni and promotes school spirit.
Outside of the office, Emily enjoys spending time with family and friends, outdoor activities, and theater. As a Delaware native, Emily is an active member of Profundo Bono, Inc., a Delaware theater group comprised entirely of legal professionals. Profundo Bono produces bi-annual comedy musicals to raise funds to support the Combined Campaign for Justice, which enables Delaware’s three legal services agencies-Community Legal Aid Society, Inc., Delaware Volunteer Legal Services, Inc., and Legal Services Corporation of Delaware, Inc.-to continue to provide legal services to low-income Delaware families in need of assistance.
Emily is admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Year joined
2023
Thought Leadership
Bad Faith Claim Denied Due to Conclusory Language, Boilerplate Allegations in Complaint
Philadelphia - Headquarters
Automobile Liability
Insurance Services - Coverage & Bad Faith Litigation
April 1, 2025
In a dispute over underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage, the court granted the defendant’s motion to dismiss the plaintiffs’ bad faith claim. Case Law Alerts, 2nd Quarter, Apri
Court Reviews Fire Department Officials’ Liability in Sexual Assault Case Involving Minor Volunteer
Philadelphia - Headquarters
Automobile Liability
April 1, 2025
The Delaware Superior Court court is evaluating whether fire department officials can be held liable for their alleged inaction in a case involving the sexual assault of a minor volunteer firefighter. Case Law Alerts, 2nd Quarter, Apri
No New Trial Warranted When Jury Is Property Instructed
Philadelphia - Headquarters
Automobile Liability
April 1, 2025
A New Jersey court has denied a defendant’s request for a new trial after a jury found him negligent in a rear-end collision. Case Law Alerts, 2nd Quarter, Apri
Summary Judgment Granted for Innocent Passenger in Motor Vehicle Accident
Philadelphia - Headquarters
Automobile Liability
April 1, 2025
In a case involving an unusual seating arrangement and a collision with a city street sweeper, the court ruled on the plaintiff’s motion for partial summary judgment. Case Law Alerts, 2nd Quarter, Apri
Deadline for Removal Not Triggered by Initial Pleading in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia - Headquarters
Automobile Liability
January 1, 2025
This case arises from a motor vehicle accident in which Ms. Baucom “was violently struck from behind” while driving her motor vehicle by Ms. Torres Vidal. Ms. Case Law Alerts, 1st Quarter, Janu
