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Jailah Emerson Named to The National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40

February 3, 2025

Varnum attorney Jailah Emerson has been named to The National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, an organization dedicated to recognizing and highlighting Black legal excellence.

The organization’s mission is to grow a nationwide network of top Black attorneys, while facilitating the exchange of timely legal insights, empowering members to uphold their roles as professional leaders.

Emerson is a member of Varnum’s Litigation and Trial Practice Team, specializing in complex commercial, family law, tax and insolvency litigation. She represents clients throughout the litigation process including hearings, depositions, trial and appellate proceedings. She assists clients with a wide range of commercial litigation issues, ranging from standard breach of contract claims to complex real estate disputes.

Outside of her practice, Emerson serves as Vice President of the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan and is an active member of the Federal Bar Association, State Bar of Michigan, Wolverine Bar Association and Detroit Young Professionals.

Before joining Varnum, Emerson served as a legal intern at the U.S. Dept. of Justice and in the general counsel office of DTE. She also served as a legal extern to the Honorable Victoria A. Roberts of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. 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.

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