Emma Elliott
Associate Attorney at Reno & Cavanaugh PLLC- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Tennessee Law License
Board of Professional Responsibility of the Supreme Court of TennesseeNov, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Reno & Cavanaugh, PLLC
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate Attorney
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Nov 2018 - Present
My practice at R&C focuses on litigation, dispute resolution, and affordable housing development My practice at R&C focuses on litigation, dispute resolution, and affordable housing development
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Peabody Online at Vanderbilt University
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Adjunct Instructor
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Jan 2020 - Aug 2020
I teach a public policy course for Peabody Online's Ed.D. program that focuses on policy analysis, administration, and evaluation, as well as effective policy writing. Peabody’s Online Ed.D. program prepares students to be leaders within their organizations, implement systemic change, and drive organizational growth. I teach a public policy course for Peabody Online's Ed.D. program that focuses on policy analysis, administration, and evaluation, as well as effective policy writing. Peabody’s Online Ed.D. program prepares students to be leaders within their organizations, implement systemic change, and drive organizational growth.
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United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee
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Greeneville, Tennessee
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Judicial Law Clerk for The Hon. Judge Ronnie Greer
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Nov 2017 - Nov 2018
Managed a 100+ docket of civil and criminal cases by researching and drafting Court Orders such as memorandum opinions deciding dispositive civil motions and resolving sentencing guideline objections and habeas petitions in criminal matters; Prepared Judge Greer for criminal and civil hearings and trials and assisted with intervening objections and motions Managed a 100+ docket of civil and criminal cases by researching and drafting Court Orders such as memorandum opinions deciding dispositive civil motions and resolving sentencing guideline objections and habeas petitions in criminal matters; Prepared Judge Greer for criminal and civil hearings and trials and assisted with intervening objections and motions
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Georgetown University Law Center
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Assistant for Professor Urska Velikonja
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Aug 2016 - Oct 2018
Provided research and data compilation on Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) enforcement and reporting practices, triggering events of federal securities waivers, and the economic consequences of reporting fraud
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Managing Editor, Georgetown Journal of Gender and the Law
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May 2016 - May 2017
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Juris Doctor Candidate
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Aug 2015 - May 2017
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District of Columbia Rental Housing Commission
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Washington D.C. Metro Area
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Summer Law Clerk
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May 2016 - Jul 2016
Responsible for researching and drafting legal memoranda advising Commissioners of legal precedent related to pending cases under the DC Rental Housing Act; Reviewing case files for compliance with the DC Administrative Procedures Act; Drafting final written decisions for issuance and publication by the three-member Commission Responsible for researching and drafting legal memoranda advising Commissioners of legal precedent related to pending cases under the DC Rental Housing Act; Reviewing case files for compliance with the DC Administrative Procedures Act; Drafting final written decisions for issuance and publication by the three-member Commission
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United States Senate
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Legislative Offices
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700 & Above Employee
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Law Clerk, Commitee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
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Aug 2015 - May 2016
Provided extensive legal and empirical research for the banking oversight team including issues of Dodd Frank compliance, comparative corporate governance, and securities regulation; Advised Policy Director on various Iranian sanctions issues; Analyzed data trends in SEC regulations and consumer debt collection to recommend policy proposals to team attorneys; Assisted with the management of committee interns and project assignments Provided extensive legal and empirical research for the banking oversight team including issues of Dodd Frank compliance, comparative corporate governance, and securities regulation; Advised Policy Director on various Iranian sanctions issues; Analyzed data trends in SEC regulations and consumer debt collection to recommend policy proposals to team attorneys; Assisted with the management of committee interns and project assignments
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City of Memphis
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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University of Tennessee Institute of Public Service & ICMA Fellow
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May 2015 - Aug 2015
Researched various government initiatives and legal issues; Provided memoranda to supervising attorneys regarding city liability or immunity and public records management; Worked closely with division staff to manage the Neighborhood Preservation Act caseload of the Shelby County environmental court, conducted property survey efforts, and supported the development of policy recommendations to address the issue of community blight Researched various government initiatives and legal issues; Provided memoranda to supervising attorneys regarding city liability or immunity and public records management; Worked closely with division staff to manage the Neighborhood Preservation Act caseload of the Shelby County environmental court, conducted property survey efforts, and supported the development of policy recommendations to address the issue of community blight
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The University of Memphis - Company
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Automation Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Assistant for Professor Andrew McClurg
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May 2015 - Aug 2015
Researched, drafted, edited, and formatted portions of a forthcoming casebook on comparative firearm regulations set for publication in 2017, and 1L of a Ride video series for incoming law students Researched, drafted, edited, and formatted portions of a forthcoming casebook on comparative firearm regulations set for publication in 2017, and 1L of a Ride video series for incoming law students
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The University of Memphis - Company
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Automation Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Coordinator, Alumni & Constituent Relations
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Apr 2013 - Aug 2014
Planned and managed events, providing support to various alumni clubs and chapters; worked specially with out of town alumni chapters to foster connections with the University; assisted in the leadership and development of new alumni groups; served as University of Memphis Staff Senator, 2013-2014 term Planned and managed events, providing support to various alumni clubs and chapters; worked specially with out of town alumni chapters to foster connections with the University; assisted in the leadership and development of new alumni groups; served as University of Memphis Staff Senator, 2013-2014 term
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Rhodes College
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United States
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Department Assistant
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Nov 2012 - Apr 2013
Assisted students with concerns of course registration, conduct, disability services, and academic intervention; managed the department’s financial statements; served as the initial contact for Student Development and Academic Services. Assisted students with concerns of course registration, conduct, disability services, and academic intervention; managed the department’s financial statements; served as the initial contact for Student Development and Academic Services.
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Florida State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Staff Director of Admissions for the College of Motion Picture Arts
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Aug 2011 - Aug 2012
Advised current and prospective students within the Bachelors and Masters programs; assisted in the design and implementation of an application portal serving the department’s needs; spearheaded admission, registration, event coordination and program success strategies. Advised current and prospective students within the Bachelors and Masters programs; assisted in the design and implementation of an application portal serving the department’s needs; spearheaded admission, registration, event coordination and program success strategies.
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Hands On Nashville
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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AmeriCorps Youth Engagement Manager
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Aug 2010 - Aug 2011
Planned and implemented service-learning projects for youth volunteers including yearlong campaigns, weeks of service, and individual volunteer opportunities; recruited middle and high school volunteers to serve partner non-profits; assisted in grant writing and reporting efforts Planned and implemented service-learning projects for youth volunteers including yearlong campaigns, weeks of service, and individual volunteer opportunities; recruited middle and high school volunteers to serve partner non-profits; assisted in grant writing and reporting efforts
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Education
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Georgetown University Law Center
Juris Doctor, Law -
The University of Memphis
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.), Concentration in Urban Management -
The University of Memphis—Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
Juris Doctor, Law -
Lipscomb University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Law, Justice & Society