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Emily Balzano

Emily Balzano

Associate

One Financial Center
Suite 3500
Boston, MA 02111
T 617.217.4601
emily.balzano@nelsonmullins.com
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Emily is a litigation associate whose practice encompasses complex commercial disputes, contract and business conflicts, negligence matters, class action litigation, and employment‑related disputes. She represents a broad range of clients, including financial institutions, insurance companies, and large corporations, helping them navigate both high‑stakes litigation and sensitive workplace matters with clarity and confidence.

Emily has significant experience...

Emily is a litigation associate whose practice encompasses complex commercial disputes, contract and business conflicts, negligence matters, class action litigation, and employment‑related disputes. She represents a broad range of clients, including financial institutions, insurance companies, and large corporations, helping them navigate both high‑stakes litigation and sensitive workplace matters with clarity and confidence.

Emily has significant experience handling all phases of litigation. She regularly drafts and argues dispositive and other critical motions, conducts and defends depositions, and supports clients through trial. She has secured favorable outcomes on multiple dispositive motions, demonstrating strong written advocacy, strategic insight, and effectiveness in the courtroom.

Her work also includes representing employers in employment matters, such as discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and wage‑and‑hour disputes. She assists clients in developing case strategies, managing complex discovery, and briefing key issues in both individual and class contexts.

Across all areas of her practice, Emily brings a practical, business‑minded perspective, working closely with clients to understand their goals and craft tailored litigation strategies that advance their interests.

Emily Balzano

handling all phases of litigation. She regularly drafts and argues dispositive and other critical motions, conducts and defends depositions, and supports clients through trial. She has secured favorable outcomes on multiple dispositive motions, demonstrating strong written advocacy, strategic insight, and effectiveness in the courtroom.

Her work also includes representing employers in employment matters, such as discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and wage‑and‑hour disputes. She assists clients in developing case strategies, managing complex discovery, and briefing key issues in both individual and class contexts.

Across all areas of her practice, Emily brings a practical, business‑minded perspective, working closely with clients to understand their goals and craft tailored litigation strategies that advance their interests.

Experience

The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.

Previous Professional Experience

  • Associate, St. Louis-based litigation firm (2023–2024)
  • Law Clerk, St. Louis-based litigation firm (Jan.-May 2023)
  • Law Clerk, Boston full-service law firm (Jan.-Aug. 2022)
  • Legal Intern, Office of the Circuit Executive, United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit (June-Aug. 2021)

Representative Matters

  • Managed a portfolio of cases for a corporate client to enforce its contractual rights throughout Massachusetts in both district and superior court by preparing complaints, drafting various other pleadings, engaging in discovery, and attending hearings.
  • Prepared for and attended arbitration hearings, including assisting in drafting all necessary post-hearing briefs and drafting an appeal of the arbitrator’s decision.
  • Drafted settlement agreements in furtherance of case resolution of labor and employment matters.
  • Analyzed operating agreements for a large corporation to advise on strategic succession plan related to the chief financial officer’s departure.
  • Assisted with an appeal following a partial denial of a client’s application for a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan, including researching payroll methodologies and prepared briefing in support.
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.

Previous Professional Experience

  • Associate, St. Louis-based litigation firm (2023–2024)
  • Law Clerk, St. Louis-based litigation firm (Jan.-May 2023)
  • Law Clerk, Boston full-service law firm (Jan.-Aug. 2022)
  • Legal Intern, Office of the Circuit Executive, United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit (June-Aug. 2021)

Representative Matters

  • Managed a portfolio of cases for a corporate client to enforce its contractual rights throughout Massachusetts in both district and superior court by preparing complaints, drafting various other pleadings, engaging in discovery, and attending hearings.
  • Prepared for and attended arbitration hearings, including assisting in drafting all necessary post-hearing briefs and drafting an appeal of the arbitrator’s decision.
  • Drafted settlement agreements in furtherance of case resolution of labor and employment matters.
  • Analyzed operating agreements for a large corporation to advise on strategic succession plan related to the chief financial officer’s departure.
  • Assisted with an appeal following a partial denial of a client’s application for a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan, including researching payroll methodologies and prepared briefing in support.

Recognitions

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Emily is a litigation associate whose practice encompasses complex commercial disputes, contract and business conflicts, negligence matters, class action litigation, and employment‑related disputes. She represents a broad range of clients, including financial institutions, insurance companies, and large corporations, helping them navigate both high‑stakes litigation and sensitive workplace matters with clarity and confidence.

Emily has significant experience... handling all phases of litigation. She regularly drafts and argues dispositive and other critical motions, conducts and defends depositions, and supports clients through trial. She has secured favorable outcomes on multiple dispositive motions, demonstrating strong written advocacy, strategic insight, and effectiveness in the courtroom.

Her work also includes representing employers in employment matters, such as discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and wage‑and‑hour disputes. She assists clients in developing case strategies, managing complex discovery, and briefing key issues in both individual and class contexts.

Across all areas of her practice, Emily brings a practical, business‑minded perspective, working closely with clients to understand their goals and craft tailored litigation strategies that advance their interests.

Experience

The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.

Previous Professional Experience

  • Associate, St. Louis-based litigation firm (2023–2024)
  • Law Clerk, St. Louis-based litigation firm (Jan.-May 2023)
  • Law Clerk, Boston full-service law firm (Jan.-Aug. 2022)
  • Legal Intern, Office of the Circuit Executive, United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit (June-Aug. 2021)

Representative Matters

  • Managed a portfolio of cases for a corporate client to enforce its contractual rights throughout Massachusetts in both district and superior court by preparing complaints, drafting various other pleadings, engaging in discovery, and attending hearings.
  • Prepared for and attended arbitration hearings, including assisting in drafting all necessary post-hearing briefs and drafting an appeal of the arbitrator’s decision.
  • Drafted settlement agreements in furtherance of case resolution of labor and employment matters.
  • Analyzed operating agreements for a large corporation to advise on strategic succession plan related to the chief financial officer’s departure.
  • Assisted with an appeal following a partial denial of a client’s application for a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan, including researching payroll methodologies and prepared briefing in support.

Education

  • Suffolk University Law School, JD (2023)
    • Blog Editor, Journal of High Technology Law
    • Duberstein Bankruptcy Moot Court Team
    • Business Law Association
    • Women’s Law Association
  • University of South Carolina, BS in Business Administration; Finance & Operations and Supply Chain (2020)

Admissions

  • Massachusetts
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts

Practice Areas

The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.