Emily focuses her practice in workers’ compensation and general liability claims. Emily earned her Juris Doctorate from The John Marshall Law School. Prior to joining Downey & Lenkov, Emily gained significant experience in workers’ compensation with another Chicago firm, where she handled all aspects of litigation. In her free time, Emily enjoys golfing and is a competitive rower with the Lincoln Park Boat Club.

• Education:

  • J.D., The John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois, 2015
  • M.B.A., Roosevelt University, Chicago, Illinois, 2012
  • B.S., Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 2005

• Professional Memberships & Associations:

  • Chicago Bar Association
  • Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association

• Seminars & Presentations:

  • “Mastering Litigation Challenges: Strategies for Addressing Re-Litigation, Frequent Flyers & Subsequent Injuries”, Downey & Lenkov Clients, January 2025
  • “Social Media Evidence and Workers’ Compensation Claims”, Strafford, October 2024
  • “Deep Dive into AWW & Statutory Law”, Downey & Lenkov Clients, April 2024
  • “Illinois Workers’ Compensation – Back to Basics: Extended”, Downey & Lenkov Clients, November 2023
  • “Illinois Workers’ Compensation – Back to Basics”, Downey & Lenkov Clients, May 2023
  • “Appeals Procedures,” National Business Institute, June 2021
  • “How To Get A Zero,” Downey & Lenkov Clients, July 2020
  • “2018 Review,” Downey & Lenkov Clients, December 2018
  • “Settlement Strategies”, Downey & Lenkov Clients, May 2018

• Articles & Publications:

  • “Breaking Up Fight Not Compensable,” Downey & Lenkov Workers’ Compensation Newsletter, June 2021
  • “Reasonable Skepticism Enough to Refuse Benefits,” Downey & Lenkov Illinois Workers’ Compensation Newsletter, November 2020
  • “Non-Compliance with Vocational Rehabilitation Justifies Benefits Termination,” Downey & Lenkov Illinois Workers’ Compensation Newsletter, June 2020
  • “Benefits Denied for Petitioner Injured While Walking to Work,” Downey & Lenkov Illinois Workers’ Compensation Newsletter, December 2019
  • “Lunchtime Game Injury Not Compensable,” Downey & Lenkov Illinois Workers’ Compensation Newsletter, June 2019
  • “Compensability Lurks Beneath the Snow,“ Downey & Lenkov Illinois Workers’ Compensation Newsletter, February 2019
  • “Excessive Typing Doesn’t Cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome,” Downey & Lenkov Illinois Workers’ Compensation Newsletter, October 2018
  • “Legislative Update,” Downey & Lenkov Illinois Workers’ Compensation Newsletter, August 2018
  • “Can’t Hide From Full-Time,” Downey & Lenkov Illinois Workers’ Compensation Newsletter, July 2018
  • “Employee’s Home Office Set-Up Does Not Place Petitioner at Increased Risk,” Downey & Lenkov Illinois Workers’ Compensation Newsletter, July 2018
  • “Don’t Get Aggravated by Aggravation Claims,” Downey & Lenkov Illinois Workers’ Compensation Newsletter, March 2018
  • “Concurrent Wages?” Downey & Lenkov Illinois Workers’ Compensation Newsletter, December 2017