Skip to Main Content

Emily P. Linehan

Associate

P. 303.244.1993 | F. 303.244.1879
V Card
Email Emily Linehan
PDF version
Home > People > Emily P. Linehan

Education

  • Chicago-Kent College of Law
    J.D., 2017, cum laude, Honors Scholar, Executive Editor, Seventh Circuit Review; Moot Court Honor Society
  • University of Texas
    Master of Public Affairs, 2010
  • University of Texas
    Master of Russian, Eastern European, and Eurasian Studies, 2010
  • Brown University
    B.A., Slavic Studies, 2007

Government Service

Law Clerk to the Honorable Sheryl H. Lipman of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee

Law Clerk to the Honorable Bernice B. Donald of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

Intern, Honorable Timothy A. Barnes of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois 

International Program Specialist, U.S. Department of Commerce

Intern, Law Enforcement Section, U.S. Embassy, Moscow, Russia

Bar and Court Admissions

  • Colorado
  • Illinois
  • Tennessee
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, E.D. Tennessee
  • U.S. District Court, W.D. Tennessee

Biography

Emily Linehan represents clients facing complex claims across a range of practices and industries. In addition to serving as second chair in multiple mediations, her experience includes drafting dispositive motions and supporting documents—including successful oppositions. Emily also has experience in individual and class action matters involving discrimination claims, ERISA, and sexual violence.

Cases

  • Served as second chair in multiple mediations involving employment discrimination and retaliation claims.
  • Drafted a successful opposition motion to dismiss in a case involving age discrimination claims.
  • Assisted with drafting a successful opposition to motion for summary judgment in a case involving ERISA claims.
  • Represented individuals in pre-suit negotiations with current and future employers in discrimination cases.
  • Represented clients in both individual and class action litigation brought under Title VII, ADA, FMLA, and others.

Publications & Speaking Engagements

    Articles

  • "Job Hunting in the Digital Age: Fighting Unseen Discrimination Against Older Workers," Sanford Heisler Sharp Blog, (November 3, 2021).
  • "Dignity Rights and the Environment: Affirming Human Dignity through Environmental Justice," Co-Author with Judge Bernice B. Donald, 25 Widener Law Review 153, (January 2019).
  • "Is the Injury Real?: The Seventh Circuit Extends Article III Standing to Data Breach Victims," Seventh Circuit Review, (Spring 2016).

Other Experience

Sanford Heisler Sharp, LLP.,
    Associate
Loevy & Loevy,
    Summer Associate

Personal Interests

Hiking, Snowboarding, International Travel

Stay Up To Date

Subscribe to receive news and insights from WTO.

Sign Up

Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell LLP (WTO) uses cookies on this website to improve your user experience. We never sell your information or use it to advertise to you. By visiting our website without disabling or blocking cookies, you agree to WTO's use of cookies.