Emma A. Healey

Emma Healey is an employment litigator and trial attorney who represents employers in high-stakes disputes in federal and state courts, labor arbitrations, and proceedings before administrative agencies. Emma has taken and defended depositions, drafted and argued motions in state and federal courts, second-chaired a federal jury trial and labor arbitrations, and negotiated resolutions in complex employment litigation. Emma has won summary judgment in eight cases. She works closely with clients to drive case strategy and achieve favorable outcomes. Emma’s practice encompasses claims involving wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment, hostile work environment, disability and religious accommodations, retaliation, tortious interference, and wage and hour laws, with a focus on Washington state employment law. In addition to her Employment Law practice, she is a member of the firm’s Higher Education and Traditional Labor practice groups. Emma represents employers across a range of industries, including aviation, manufacturing, retail, higher education, technology, banking and financial services, pharmaceutical, healthcare, insurance, and hospitality.

Emma also counsels employers on preventative employment policies and practices, employee handbooks, and compliance with Washington state and federal employment laws. She has experience advising on workplace safety matters, including OSHA inspections and appeals.

Emma received her undergraduate degree in Business Administration from the University of Washington. She went on to graduate with honors from the University of Washington School of Law. During law school, Emma worked as a law clerk for the Washington State Attorney General’s Office and as a judicial extern at the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington. Emma was the Executive Online Editor for the Washington Law Review and served as a Hazelton Research Fellow.