Emily Adler is an appellate lawyer whose background in trial work brings a unique, common-sense perspective to briefs and oral arguments. Emily’s practice includes dispositive motions and appeals in both state and federal court, as well as assistance at trial with legal issues, pre- and post-trial motion practice, the jury charge, and other appellate issues. Emily’s recent wins include defending the district court’s decision to remand a class-action suit brought against hospitals using tracking pixels to share patients’ private health information with third parties in the Eighth Circuit and obtaining affirmance of the trial court’s denial of a special appearance in the Fourteenth Court of Appeals.
Prior to joining AZA, she clerked for the Hon. Brantley Starr of the United States District Court of the Northern District of Texas. During her clerkship, she managed a docket of over 100 civil cases, drafted orders and opinions on a diverse array of legal issues, and assisted Judge Starr with all aspects of trial.
Emily is a graduate of the University of Texas School of law, where she served on the Editorial Board of the Texas Law Review and was a member of the Capital Punishment Clinic. Before attending law school, she graduated with honors, Phi Beta Kappa, from the University of Florida. In college, she earned a bronze medal from the United States Dressage Federation.
Emily Adler is an appellate lawyer whose background in trial work brings a unique, common-sense perspective to briefs and oral arguments. Emily’s practice includes dispositive motions and appeals in both state and federal court, as well as assistance at trial with legal issues, pre- and post-trial motion practice, the jury charge, and other appellate issues. Emily’s recent wins include defending the district court’s decision to remand a class-action suit brought against hospitals using tracking pixels to share patients’ private health information with third parties in the Eighth Circuit and obtaining affirmance of the trial court’s denial of a special appearance in the Fourteenth Court of Appeals.
Prior to joining AZA, she clerked for the Hon. Brantley Starr of the United States District Court of the Northern District of Texas. During her clerkship, she managed a docket of over 100 civil cases, drafted orders and opinions on a diverse array of legal issues, and assisted Judge Starr with all aspects of trial.
Emily is a graduate of the University of Texas School of law, where she served on the Editorial Board of the Texas Law Review and was a member of the Capital Punishment Clinic. Before attending law school, she graduated with honors, Phi Beta Kappa, from the University of Florida. In college, she earned a bronze medal from the United States Dressage Federation.
EDUCATION
The University of Texas School of Law, J.D. with honors, 2020
- Texas Law Review, Research Editor
- Texas Review of Law & Politics, Chief Articles Editor
The University of Florida, B.A. cum laude in English, 2017
- Phi Beta Kappa
ADMISSIONS
State Bar of Texas
Southern District of Texas
Northern District of Texas
United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS
- Obtained affirmance of the denial of a special appearance in the Fourteenth Court of Appeals. Akerman LLP v. Landry’s Seafood House-Florida, Inc., No. 14-23-778-CV (Dec. 10, 2024).
- Successfully argued in the Eighth Circuit that the Class Action Fairness Act did not permit removal of a class action brought against hospitals who used tracking pixels to share patients’ private health information with third parties, resulting in affirmance of the district court’s remand to state court. John Doe, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. SSM Health Care Corp., No. 23-3138 (Jan. 24, 2025).
- Successfully represented Mid-Main Properties LP in a six-week jury trial involving the construction of a mixed-use apartment building in Midtown Houston. During trial, Emily gave an opening statement, direct- and cross-examined witnesses, and drafted and argued the motion for directed verdict. At the conclusion of trial, the jury awarded her client $32.5 million for its counterclaims. The plaintiff recovered nothing.
- Less than a week after completing a six-week trial, Emily argued a summary judgment motion and obtained dismissal of all claims against her client, an insurance agency.
- Obtained complete defense victory (and sanctions against Plaintiff) in employment case brought against international petroleum loss control company.
- Achieved successful outcome on motion for partial summary judgment in a complex commercial litigation dispute involving the February 2021 Winter Storm “Uri” on behalf of a major energy company. The motion considered legal issues of first impression in the Southern District of Texas.
LANGUAGES
Spanish
IN THE NEWS
The University of Texas School of Law, J.D. with honors, 2020
- Texas Law Review, Research Editor
- Texas Review of Law & Politics, Chief Articles Editor
The University of Florida, B.A. cum laude in English, 2017
- Phi Beta Kappa
State Bar of Texas
Southern District of Texas
Northern District of Texas
United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
- Obtained affirmance of the denial of a special appearance in the Fourteenth Court of Appeals. Akerman LLP v. Landry’s Seafood House-Florida, Inc., No. 14-23-778-CV (Dec. 10, 2024).
- Successfully argued in the Eighth Circuit that the Class Action Fairness Act did not permit removal of a class action brought against hospitals who used tracking pixels to share patients’ private health information with third parties, resulting in affirmance of the district court’s remand to state court. John Doe, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. SSM Health Care Corp., No. 23-3138 (Jan. 24, 2025).
- Successfully represented Mid-Main Properties LP in a six-week jury trial involving the construction of a mixed-use apartment building in Midtown Houston. During trial, Emily gave an opening statement, direct- and cross-examined witnesses, and drafted and argued the motion for directed verdict. At the conclusion of trial, the jury awarded her client $32.5 million for its counterclaims. The plaintiff recovered nothing.
- Less than a week after completing a six-week trial, Emily argued a summary judgment motion and obtained dismissal of all claims against her client, an insurance agency.
- Obtained complete defense victory (and sanctions against Plaintiff) in employment case brought against international petroleum loss control company.
- Achieved successful outcome on motion for partial summary judgment in a complex commercial litigation dispute involving the February 2021 Winter Storm “Uri” on behalf of a major energy company. The motion considered legal issues of first impression in the Southern District of Texas.
Spanish
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