Emily has long had a passion for the law, which motivated her to begin her legal career in 2023 as a paralegal where she quickly established herself as a dedicated and compassionate member of the legal team. Driven by a deep commitment to justice and unbounded compassion, Emily is committed to supporting individuals and families during some of the most challenging times in their lives. Emily is driven by an unwavering passion for pursuing justice and making a meaningful difference in the lives of her clients.
Emily earned her Bachelor's degree in Ethics and Public Policy from the University of Iowa. Her academic path reflects her long-standing interest in policies that promote fairness, equity, and community well-being. In her position at Michael Hill Trial Law, she brings this perspective into her daily work, striving to support both clients and attorneys with care, integrity, and attention to detail. She is especially dedicated to advocating for the elderly.
Emily lives in Iowa City, Iowa. Originally from Wisconsin, she is an avid fan of the Brewers, Packers, and Bucks. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time in nature. She especially loves relaxing at home with her beloved orange cat, Mr. Whiskers.
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Nutrition and hydration are basic human needs—and in nursing homes, meeting those needs is a legal and moral obligation. Yet across the United States, and increasingly in Ohio, elderly residents are suffering from dehydration and malnutrition caused by neglect.
These conditions are not mere oversights. When a resident becomes dangerously dehydrated or malnourished, it almost always reflects systemic failures: understaffing, poor supervision, or deliberate disregard for residents’ well-being.
Families who place their loved ones in a nursing home expect compassion, safety, and accountability. When those expectations are betrayed, families often turn to the facility’s complaint process for answers. But what happens when those complaints are ignored, dismissed, or covered up?
In Ohio and across the U.S., nursing homes are legally required to respond to and investigate complaints made by residents and their families. Ignoring concerns about neglect, abuse, or unsafe conditions isn’t just poor practice—it’s a violation of federal and state law.
When families place their loved ones in nursing homes, they expect professional care, attention, and safety. Unfortunately, across the U.S.—and particularly in Ohio—many facilities operate with chronic staff shortages that compromise residents’ well-being.
Understaffing is not just an operational issue; it’s a legal and ethical failure. When too few caregivers are responsible for too many residents, neglect becomes inevitable. Basic needs go unmet, medical conditions are overlooked, and residents suffer preventable injuries.
Medication management is one of the most critical responsibilities in nursing home care. Elderly residents often rely on multiple prescriptions to manage chronic conditions, control pain, or stabilize mood. But when those medications are mishandled, misadministered, or ignored, the results can be devastating.
Across the United States—and right here in Ohio—medication errors in nursing homes are a leading cause of preventable injuries and deaths among seniors. These mistakes are rarely “accidents.” Instead, they often stem from understaffing, poor training, and systemic negligence.
