Emily Yu
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Cantonese Chinese Native or bilingual proficiency
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Mandarin Chinese Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Admitted to Practice Law in Arkansas
Arkansas Supreme CourtOct, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Admitted to Practice Law in Washington, D.C.
D.C. BarJan, 2020- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Cozen O'Connor
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United States
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Law Practice
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300 - 400 Employee
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Associate
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Sep 2022 - Present
State Attorneys General Practice State Attorneys General Practice
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Judicial Clerk
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Aug 2021 - Aug 2022
Chief Judge Lavenski R. Smith• Wrote bench memoranda on cases involving securities fraud, patents, arbitration, insurance, tax deductions, bankruptcy, contracts, immigration, agency decisions, class actions, multi-district litigation, FDCPA, RESPA, PLRA, ERISA, sufficiency of the evidence, jury instructions, 1A, 5A, 6A, 8A, Section 1983 claims, revocation of supervised release, appeal waivers, motions to withdraw pleas, among other issues.• Drafted opinions for cases regarding the admissibility of evidence, workplace health and safety, torts claims, motions to suppress and for a mistrial, the reasonableness of sentences, sentencing enhancements, statutory range increases, and conditions of supervised released, among other issues.• Edited and provided feedback on draft opinions authored by Chief Judge Smith and by other Circuit Judges.
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Arkansas Attorney General
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Attorney
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Aug 2020 - Aug 2021
Office of the Solicitor General• Co-authored opening and reply briefs for a state Supreme Court case on an election law, and co-authored the multistate amici brief supporting a petition for writ of certiorari in SCOTUS case Carson v. Makin. • Appeared as counsel of record in a federal district court case involving 1A and 14A claims against a state healthcare law, co-authored briefs supporting a motion to dismiss and opposing a PI, and participated in the PI hearing. • Drafted an answer, a cross-motion for summary judgment, and a brief opposing a PI in three federal district court cases involving 1A, 14A, and Title IX claims against state education, election, and healthcare laws. • Conducted research for the reply brief for SCOTUS case Arkansas v. Gresham and for a petition for rehearing en banc in Eighth Circuit case Arkansas Times LP v. Waldrip.
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U.S. District Court
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United States
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Administration of Justice
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200 - 300 Employee
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Judicial Clerk
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Aug 2019 - Aug 2020
Judge Brian S. Miller• Drafted orders on motions for summary judgment, dismissal, and class certification involving arbitration, TCPA, IDEA, discrimination (race, age, and disability), qualified immunity, and ineffective assistance of counsel claims.• Prepared jury instructions for two civil trials and provided input on the disposition of pre-trial motions. Judge Brian S. Miller• Drafted orders on motions for summary judgment, dismissal, and class certification involving arbitration, TCPA, IDEA, discrimination (race, age, and disability), qualified immunity, and ineffective assistance of counsel claims.• Prepared jury instructions for two civil trials and provided input on the disposition of pre-trial motions.
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Cozen O'Connor
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United States
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Law Practice
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300 - 400 Employee
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Law Clerk
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Aug 2018 - Jul 2019
State Attorneys General Practice• Composed weekly updates for clients on state AGs’ lawsuits, settlements, amici briefs, and regulatory comments.• Researched issues such as telemedicine, sports betting, lab-grown meats, and e-cigarettes for client development. State Attorneys General Practice• Composed weekly updates for clients on state AGs’ lawsuits, settlements, amici briefs, and regulatory comments.• Researched issues such as telemedicine, sports betting, lab-grown meats, and e-cigarettes for client development.
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U.S. District Court
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United States
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Administration of Justice
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200 - 300 Employee
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Judicial Intern
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May 2018 - Jul 2018
Judge Ivan D. Davis• Contributed to R&Rs on a motion for default judgment and a claim for Social Security benefits.• Wrote bench memoranda on the forfeiture of criminal proceeds and the scope of a magistrate judge’s authority. Judge Ivan D. Davis• Contributed to R&Rs on a motion for default judgment and a claim for Social Security benefits.• Wrote bench memoranda on the forfeiture of criminal proceeds and the scope of a magistrate judge’s authority.
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United States Sentencing Commission
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United States
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Administration of Justice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Legal Intern
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Jan 2018 - May 2018
Office of General CounselReviewed Circuit Courts’ decisions that reversed District Courts’ sentences to track Sentencing Guidelines application. Office of General CounselReviewed Circuit Courts’ decisions that reversed District Courts’ sentences to track Sentencing Guidelines application.
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United States Attorneys' Offices
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United States
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Law Practice
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700 & Above Employee
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Law Clerk
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Jun 2017 - Aug 2017
Homicide Section• Briefed AUSAs on issues involving involuntary intoxication and the admissibility of confessions.• Assessed and gave feedback to AUSAs on anticipated claims of insanity and self-defense in preparation for trial. Homicide Section• Briefed AUSAs on issues involving involuntary intoxication and the admissibility of confessions.• Assessed and gave feedback to AUSAs on anticipated claims of insanity and self-defense in preparation for trial.
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Education
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2016 - 2019
George Mason University - Antonin Scalia Law School
Doctor of Law (J.D.) -
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American University
BA, Political Science -
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Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
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