Emma grew up in Marietta, Georgia, and moved to Birmingham in 2019 for college — she fell in love with the city and never left. Emma joins Cory Watson Attorneys as an associate attorney after nearly a year with the firm as a law clerk. She is a graduate of the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University. Emma's path to the law began during a college summer spent as a camp counselor in North Georgia, where she had the opportunity to mentor young girls in the foster care system. Hearing their stories lit a passion for justice in her heart. When she confided in her older brother, who was applying to law school at the time, he helped her see how a legal career could give people the tools to help restore what had been taken from them. From that point forward, Emma pursued the law with purpose and excitement to help others.
“In personal injury law, we have the unique opportunity to acknowledge that, though no amount of money can ever undo what happened to someone, we can help make sure they are not left to bear the consequences alone,” said Emma. “I love being able to walk alongside people during some of the most difficult seasons of their lives, listen to their stories, advocate for them, and help them pursue justice.”
Emma believes a personal injury lawyer's role is to honor and advocate for the stories of people who have been put in difficult, life-changing situations — to be someone in their corner who listens, takes their circumstances seriously, and fights to make sure they are treated fairly.
Outside the office, Emma is a devoted member of her church community at All Christ Church – Birmingham and has served as a YoungLife leader at Hoover High School since 2022, mentoring students through weekly large and small group meetings. A born-and-raised Georgia Bulldawg, she's a new but passionate tennis player and an avid audiobook lover who enjoys exploring Birmingham's food scene and spending time with friends and family.
HONORS, AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Cumberland Spirit of Service Award, 2024–2025 (135+ service hours)
- Cumberland School of Law, Christian Legal Society, Secretary
- Cumberland School of Law, Women in Law, Vice President
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- All Christ Church – Birmingham, Member
- Birmingham South YoungLife, Leader, Hoover High School
EDUCATION
- Samford University, Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies
- Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, J.D.