Varnum attorney Jailah Emerson has been elected as Vice President of the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan (WLAM) Wayne Region.
Founded in 1919, WLAM is a community of legal professionals dedicated to securing equal participation of women in law. The organization values the advancement of women in the legal profession and is committed to promoting equality and social justice for all.
As a member of Varnum’s Litigation and Trial Practice Team, Emerson specializes in complex commercial, family law, tax and insolvency litigation. She represents clients throughout the litigation process including hearings, depositions, trial and appellate proceedings. She also assists clients with a wide range of commercial litigation issues, ranging from standard breach of contract claims to complex real estate disputes.
Emerson serves on the board of the Wolverine Bar Foundation and is Secretary of the Wolverine Bar Association. She is also a member of the Federal Bar Association, State Bar of Michigan and Detroit Young Professionals. Beyond her legal practice, Emerson volunteers with the Umoja Debate League, an organization that uses debate as a vehicle to teach Detroit youth ages 11-18 transferable life skills.