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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When families place a loved one in a nursing home, they expect attentive care — not silence, sedation, or sudden personality changes. Yet one of the most troubling and often overlooked issues in long-term care facilities is overmedication, particularly when drugs are used to control behavior rather than treat legitimate medical conditions.
At Michael Hill Trial Law, we frequently hear from families who noticed that their loved one became unusually quiet, withdrawn, or constantly drowsy after entering a nursing home. In many of these cases, the underlying issue was not a natural decline, but excessive or unnecessary medication.
When a loved one enters a nursing home, families expect that their basic daily needs will be met with care, attention, and dignity. For many residents, simple activities such as eating, bathing, or moving safely are no longer possible without assistance. This is why support with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) is one of the most fundamental responsibilities of any nursing home.
Yet, one of the most common — and often overlooked — forms of neglect occurs when facilities fail to provide this basic assistance.
When a loved one enters a nursing home, families trust that basic care needs — such as hygiene, mobility, and monitoring — will be handled with attention and professionalism. Unfortunately, one of the most serious warning signs of neglect in nursing homes is the development of bedsores, also known as pressure ulcers.
At Michael Hill Trial Law, we frequently see cases where these injuries could have been prevented with proper care. Bedsores are not just medical conditions — in many situations, they are clear indicators that a resident’s needs are not being met.
Medication is one of the most critical components of care in a nursing home. Many residents rely on multiple prescriptions to manage chronic conditions, control pain, or support recovery. When administered correctly, these medications can significantly improve quality of life. But when mistakes happen, the consequences can be severe — and sometimes life-threatening.
At Michael Hill Trial Law, we frequently work with families who discover that a loved one’s decline was not inevitable, but instead linked to a medication error that could have been prevented. These errors are often dismissed as simple mistakes, but in reality, they may point to deeper issues within the facility.
