Emily Fox Williams

Emily Fox Williams has practiced business and estate-focused law since 1999, advising for-profit and nonprofit organizations on formation, governance, and growth. Her practice centers on strategic planning, contract negotiation, and transactional guidance that helps organizations operate efficiently while protecting long-term interests in evolving commercial environments across diverse industries.

Emily earned a Juris Doctor from Hamline University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts from Iowa State University. Her academic training supports a practical, detail-oriented approach to advising clients on business succession, estate planning instruments, and complex legal documentation across varied organizational structures and industries.

Emily advises clients on shareholder, buy-sell, and operating agreements, employment matters, commercial leases, and contract negotiations. Her work includes asset and stock purchases, mergers, and business sales, providing clients with comprehensive legal support during critical transactions and periods of organizational transition for both emerging and established enterprises nationwide.

Emily has earned professional recognition for her legal work, including selection to the Minnesota Rising Stars® list. This distinction, awarded to only a small percentage of attorneys annually, reflects peer acknowledgment of her skill, dedication, and impact in business and estate-related legal matters throughout Minnesota’s legal community.

Emily is admitted to practice in Minnesota, Iowa, and the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota. She maintains active membership in state and local bar associations and has served in leadership roles supporting educational foundations, chambers of commerce, and service-oriented civic organizations across the region.

Emily Fox Williams brings decades of experience guiding businesses and individuals through complex legal decisions. Clients rely on her thoughtful counsel, collaborative approach, and commitment to helping organizations plan for growth, manage risk, and safeguard their future interests with clarity and confidence amid a changing legal and economic landscape nationwide.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Dakota Law, PLLC
• Member, Minnesota State Bar Association
• Member, Iowa State Bar Association
• Member, Dakota County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Minnesota
• Iowa

Education

• Hamline University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• Iowa State University
  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

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