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Emily Harris is a litigator who represents clients in complex commercial disputes, class actions and investigations. She has experience in all phases of litigation in federal and state courts, as well as in domestic and international arbitration.
Emily has handled disputes involving breach of contract, business torts, and false advertising, and entertainment and media, among other areas of law. She also has experience conducting internal investigations and advising both corporate and individual clients on regulatory and compliance issues.
Prior to joining McDermott, Emily practiced at a New York law firm and at an international law firm. She also clerked for the Honorable Susan L. Carney in the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and the Honorable William F. Kuntz in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York.
Referenzmandate
- Represented a leading pharmaceutical company in a variety of matters, including arbitration of licensing and royalty disputes.*
- Represented a major media company in a dispute arising out of popular reality television series.*
- Represented a multinational beverage corporation in consumer class actions over product labeling and advertising.*
- Advised consumer products companies and a major chocolate manufacturer regarding potential false advertising claims.*
- Advised a prominent art gallery as well as individual collectors regarding import regulations and compliance with anti-money laundering laws and sanctions programs promulgated by Office of Foreign Asset Control.*
- Represented a global infrastructure firm in environmental and complex commercial litigation matters.*
- Advised leading daily fantasy sports and sports-betting provider in compliance and litigation matters.*
*Matter handled prior to joining McDermott.
Qualifikation
Education
Columbia Law School, JD, 2016
Yale University, BS, 2010
Courts / Agencies
US District Court for the Southern District of New York
Admissions
New York
