Varnum attorney Jailah Emerson was recently recognized as Vice President of the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan – Wayne Region. Emerson was sworn in to her new position at the annual meeting on April 25.
Emerson was elected to the VP post after serving on the Board of Directors for several years, including as Social Media Director.
Emerson is a member of Varnum’s Litigation and Trial Practice Team. She focuses her practice on complex commercial, family law, tax, and insolvency litigation. Her experience includes assisting clients with a wide variety of commercial litigation issues, ranging from standard breach of contract claims to complex real estate disputes. She represents clients throughout the litigation process, including at hearings, depositions, trial, and appellate proceedings.
WLAM is a statewide organization providing a wide-ranging networking and professional development opportunities for women lawyers. Its mission is to advance the interests of women members of the legal profession, promote improvements in the administration of justice, and promote equality and social justice for all people.