Varnum attorney Jailah Emerson has been elected Secretary of the Wolverine Bar Association and has joined the Wolverine Bar Foundation as a Board Member.
An affiliate of the National Bar Association, the Wolverine Bar Association was established by Black attorneys in the 1930s to strengthen the justice system, promote professional excellence and uphold respect for the rule of law.
The Wolverine Bar Foundation supports initiatives such as scholarships, legal career skill-building classes, educational and charitable programs and community outreach efforts.
As a member of Varnum’s Litigation and Trial Practice Team, Emerson specializes in complex commercial, family law, tax and insolvency litigation. She represents clients throughout the litigation process including hearings, depositions, trial and appellate proceedings. She also assists clients with a wide range of commercial litigation issues, ranging from standard breach of contract claims to complex real estate disputes.
In addition to her legal practice, Emerson serves as Vice President of the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan Wayne Region. She is also a member of the Federal Bar Association, State Bar of Michigan and Detroit Young Professionals. In her community, Emerson volunteers with the Umoja Debate League, an organization that uses debate as a vehicle to teach Detroit youth ages 11-18 transferable life skills.