Emily focuses her practice in workers’ compensation and general liability claims. Emily earned her Juris Doctorate from The John Marshall Law School. Prior to joining Bryce Downey & Lenkov, Emily gained significant experience in workers’ compensation with another Chicago firm, where she handled all aspects of litigation. In her free time, Emily enjoys golfing and is a competitive rower with the Lincoln Park Boat Club.

• Education:
  • J.D., The John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois, 2015
  • M.B.A., Roosevelt University, Chicago, Illinois, 2012
  • B.S., Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 2005
• Professional Memberships & Associations:
  • Chicago Bar Association
  • Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association
• Seminars & Presentations:
  • “2018 Review,” Bryce Downey & Lenkov Clients, December 2018
  • “Settlement Strategies”, Bryce Downey & Lenkov Clients, May 2018
• Articles & Publications:
  • “Lunchtime Game Injury Not Compensable,” Bryce Downey & Lenkov Illinois Workers’ Compensation Newsletter, June 2019
  • “Compensability Lurks Beneath the Snow,“ Bryce Downey & Lenkov Illinois Workers’ Compensation Newsletter, February 2019
  • “Excessive Typing Doesn’t Cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome,” Bryce Downey & Lenkov Illinois Workers’ Compensation Newsletter, October 2018
  • “Legislative Update,” Bryce Downey & Lenkov Illinois Workers’ Compensation Newsletter, August 2018
  • “Can’t Hide From Full-Time,” Bryce Downey & Lenkov Illinois Workers’ Compensation Newsletter, July 2018
  • “Employee’s Home Office Set-Up Does Not Place Petitioner at Increased Risk,” Bryce Downey & Lenkov Illinois Workers’ Compensation Newsletter, July 2018
  • “Don’t Get Aggravated by Aggravation Claims,” Bryce Downey & Lenkov Illinois Workers’ Compensation Newsletter, March 2018
  • “Concurrent Wages?” Bryce Downey & Lenkov Illinois Workers’ Compensation Newsletter, December 2017