Emma Freeburg

Emma Freeburg is a commercial litigation attorney in Arizona, specializing in employment and education law. She helps employees with wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation, and Fair Labor Standards Act claims. She also assists employers by drafting and revising Employee Handbooks to ensure compliance with federal and local labor laws. In education law, she represents teachers and students in various legal matters.

Emma earned her Juris Doctor from the Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law in 2023. Prior to law school, she earned a Bachelor of Arts from The Pennsylvania State University in 2018. Throughout her legal education, Emma gained hands-on experience through internships and externships that further shaped her career and expertise in employment and education law.

During law school, Emma completed two externships. She worked with the Rules Committee at the Arizona House of Representatives, where she contributed to legislative processes. She also gained invaluable experience at the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division I, where she observed appellate court proceedings and assisted in legal research. Emma’s commitment to public service is reflected in her work with the Arizona Center for Disability Law’s Special Education Advocacy Program, where she supported students with disabilities in educational settings.

Emma is a 2024 Phoenix Magazine Rising Star in Education Law, recognized for her leadership and results in education-related legal matters. Before becoming a licensed attorney, she clerked at several Phoenix law firms, gaining hands-on experience in probate, insurance defense, and securities claims. This broad background gives Emma a comprehensive understanding of the legal system and allows her to anticipate and address her clients’ needs across multiple practice areas.

Emma Freeburg’s dedication to her clients and her practice areas makes her a trusted attorney in Arizona. She remains committed to advocating for employees and students while helping employers navigate complex legal issues in employment and education law.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Jaburg Wilk
• Member, State Bar of Arizona
• Member, Arizona Employment Lawyers Association
• Member, Arizona Women Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Arizona

Education

• Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• The Pennsylvania State University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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