Emily I. Bridges

Emily I. Bridges is a skilled attorney focused on business litigation and legal counseling. She handles a wide range of complex disputes, including contract conflicts, regulatory matters, and shareholder disagreements. Her work reflects a strong ability to manage detailed legal challenges while helping clients reach practical and effective outcomes.

Emily earned her BA from Furman University, summa cum laude, in 2012, where she was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and student president of Omicron Delta Kappa. She later obtained her Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina, magna cum laude, in 2015.

Emily has extensive experience resolving employment law issues such as discrimination claims, noncompete provisions, confidentiality agreements, and trade secret disputes. She also works on insurance coverage matters, including professional malpractice claims and landlord-tenant conflicts, offering clients clear guidance through complicated legal situations.

Emily plays an active role in legal organizations and contributes to the broader legal community. She serves as an editor for the ABA Business Torts & Unfair Competition Committee’s journal and as an associate editor for the ABA Forum on Franchising’s Franchise Law Journal.

Emily has received recognition for her work, including The Best Lawyers in America in Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions for Defendants, Commercial Litigation, and Labor & Employment Litigation. She has also been named a South Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Star and recognized by Greenville Business Magazine’s Legal Elite and Best and Brightest 35 and Under.

Emily regularly shares insights through publications and speaking engagements on business litigation and employment law topics. Her ability to explain complex legal issues in a clear way helps clients and peers better understand evolving legal standards and risks in commercial and workplace environments.

Emily I. Bridges continues to support clients by delivering thoughtful legal strategies and strong advocacy. Her dedication to resolving disputes and advising on risk management allows individuals and businesses to move forward with confidence in challenging legal matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP
• Member, South Carolina Bar, Young Lawyers Division
• Membership Chair, Greenville County Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association

Licensed State

• South Carolina

Education

• University of South Carolina
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Furman University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Awards & Badges