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Emily S. Fields

Associate
Emily S. Fields

Professional Experience

Emily Fields’ practice is focused on commercial litigation, including shareholder, member, and partnership disputes, where she represents business, commercial, and individual clients. In addition to all aspects of litigation and arbitrations, she handles a variety of corporate matters, including review of corporate documents, negotiation of agreements, and employment matters. She has also worked on several complex class actions. Ms. Fields brings comprehensive research, strong analytical, and cogent writing skills to each of her cases.

Ms. Fields began her legal career as a law clerk at the firm during law school and later joined as an associate after graduation. During law school, Ms. Fields had the privilege of participating in the “Wayne Law Team” which was created to allow students to participate in DeBoer v. Snyder, one of the four cases that comprised Obergefell v. Hodges, at the United States Supreme Court. Ms. Fields conducted research for the legal team that represented the Michigan plaintiffs as they prepared their briefs and arguments. Ms. Fields is proud to have been involved in this landmark case and the achievement of marriage equality.

Ms. Fields joined the firm in 2017, and in 2020, she was recognized as an Up & Coming Lawyer by Michigan Lawyers Weekly. She has also been recognized by Michigan Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in Business Litigation for 2020 and 2021. Ms. Fields has served on the governing council for the State Bar of Michigan’s Litigation Section since 2018.

Publications and Presentations

Education

  • J.D., Wayne State University Law School, 2017
    • Voting Senior Articles Editor, Wayne Law Review
    • Executive Board Member, Damon J. Keith Students for Civil Rights
    • Note, “VII Divided by Four: The Four-Way Circuit Split Over the Title VII Religious Organization Exemption,” Wayne Law Review, 2017
    • Student member, Wayne Law Team
    • Student Attorney, Criminal Appellate Clinic
  • B.A., Wayne State University, 2013

Admissions:

  • State Bar of Michigan
  • United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan 

Awards & Recognitions:

  • “Rising Star,” Michigan Super Lawyers, 2020-present
  • Up & Coming Lawyers, Michigan Lawyers Weekly, 2020