Emily Gindhart is a Harrisonburg lawyer working as an associate attorney at Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver. As a member of our Corporate and Business law team, Emily coordinates her detailed and meticulous work with our Partners to satisfy the complex legal needs of our clients. She attended the University of Virginia as an undergraduate, studying Psychology and Political Science. After completing her undergraduate degree, Emily studied at the University of Richmond School of Law, graduating with honors in 2021. While attending law school, she served as a summer law clerk for Legal Services of Northern Virginia and as a Clinical Placement Extern for the Honorable Justice Cleo E. Powell, who serves on the Supreme Court of Virginia. She is an experienced researcher, diving deep into legal precedence to find answers and strategies for tackling all types of cases. Emily became interested in the law while studying at UVA and learning more about the impact public policy can have on individuals and businesses in our country.
Practice Areas:
- Bankruptcy & Creditors Rights
- Civil Litigation
- Commercial, Corporate, & Business Law
- Employment Law
Education:
- University of Richmond School of Law (J.D. 2021, Order of the Coif, Pro Bono Distinction, Richmond Law Review)
- University of Virginia (B.A., Double Major in Psychology & Political Science, 2018)
Admitted to Practice:
- Virginia
Notable Experience:
- Interned for Legal Services of Northern Virginia and Hackney Community Law Centre in London, both of which help low-income communities access benefits and housing
- Performed research, prepared bench briefs and drafted memoranda as a Clinical Placement Extern for the Honorable Justice Cleo E. Powell, who serves on the Supreme Court of Virginia
Publications:
- Virginia’s Physician Only Law For First Trimester Abortions: Maintaining The Unduly Burdensome Law Under Falls Church Medical Center, LLC. v. Oliver and Its Subsequent Amendment, 55 U. Rich. L. Rev. 347 (2020).
Awards & Affiliations:
- Virginia State Bar