Emily Nguyen
Associate
3333 Lee Parkway
Suite 750
Dallas, TX 75219
Suite 750
Dallas, TX 75219
5830 Granite Parkway
Suite 1000
Plano, TX 75024
Suite 1000
Plano, TX 75024
emily.nguyen@nelsonmullins.com
Emily represents clients in complex litigation matters, including class actions, and product liability cases involving automobiles, consumer products, and mass and toxic torts claims. Her practice also includes AI and bitcoin data center litigation, where she works closely with clients to develop practical, result-oriented strategies.
She also has valuable appellate experience, bringing a strong analytical approach...
Emily represents clients in complex litigation matters, including class actions, and product liability cases involving automobiles, consumer products, and mass and toxic torts claims. Her practice also includes AI and bitcoin data center litigation, where she works closely with clients to develop practical, result-oriented strategies.
She also has valuable appellate experience, bringing a strong analytical approach to challenging legal issues from early stages through appeal. Known for her pragmatic mindset and tireless work ethic, she is dedicated to achieving efficient and effective outcomes for her clients.
to challenging legal issues from early stages through appeal. Known for her pragmatic mindset and tireless work ethic, she is dedicated to achieving efficient and effective outcomes for her clients.
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
- Law Clerk, Texas-based multifaceted litigation firm (2023)
- Summer Associate, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP (2023)
- Summer Associate, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP (2022)
- Legal One Intern, Toyota Motor North America (2022)
- LCLD 1L Scholar, Honeywell (2022)
Representative Matters
- Secured a complete dismissal with prejudice of a false advertising punitive class action lawsuit on behalf of a global luxury automaker.
- Obtained a complete dismissal with prejudice of a privacy punitive class action case on behalf of Georgia retailer in a California federal court.
- Obtained dismissal of complex RICO and breach of contract claims involving EB-5 investments through successful demurrer and advanced defense strategy for a regional escrow company.
- Won a motion for summary judgment in a Consumer Protection Act (CPA) case on behalf of major automotive company in King County Superior Court (WA).
- Advised multinational automotive corporations with respect to the viability of potential warranty law claims brought against them.
- Advised a corporation on business organization and/or restructuring options.
- Assisted in the defense of a publicly traded multinational automotive company in an arbitration proceeding involving alleged sudden unintended acceleration.
- Defended and settled multiple warranty cases asserting causes of action under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act and Magnuson Moss Warranty Act on behalf of multinational automotive corporations.
- Advocated for the protection of the First Amendment rights of members of the Native American Church when city officials in Texas unilaterally planned to destroy a historic and sacred site of worship. Member of Law and Religion Clinic team at the University of Texas School of Law that sought a preliminary injunction during a week-long hearing in federal court.
Languages
- Vietnamese
Education
-
University of Texas School of Law,
JD
(2024)
- Lead Symposium Editor, Texas Intellectual Property Law Journal
-
University of California, Santa Barbara,
BA in Political Science and Minor in Professional Writing
(2021)
- Honors with Distinction in Political Science
- Raab Writing Fellow
Admissions
- Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas
Practice Areas
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
- Law Clerk, Texas-based multifaceted litigation firm (2023)
- Summer Associate, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP (2023)
- Summer Associate, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP (2022)
- Legal One Intern, Toyota Motor North America (2022)
- LCLD 1L Scholar, Honeywell (2022)
Representative Matters
- Secured a complete dismissal with prejudice of a false advertising punitive class action lawsuit on behalf of a global luxury automaker.
- Obtained a complete dismissal with prejudice of a privacy punitive class action case on behalf of Georgia retailer in a California federal court.
- Obtained dismissal of complex RICO and breach of contract claims involving EB-5 investments through successful demurrer and advanced defense strategy for a regional escrow company.
- Won a motion for summary judgment in a Consumer Protection Act (CPA) case on behalf of major automotive company in King County Superior Court (WA).
- Advised multinational automotive corporations with respect to the viability of potential warranty law claims brought against them.
- Advised a corporation on business organization and/or restructuring options.
- Assisted in the defense of a publicly traded multinational automotive company in an arbitration proceeding involving alleged sudden unintended acceleration.
- Defended and settled multiple warranty cases asserting causes of action under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act and Magnuson Moss Warranty Act on behalf of multinational automotive corporations.
- Advocated for the protection of the First Amendment rights of members of the Native American Church when city officials in Texas unilaterally planned to destroy a historic and sacred site of worship. Member of Law and Religion Clinic team at the University of Texas School of Law that sought a preliminary injunction during a week-long hearing in federal court.
Languages
- Vietnamese
Recognitions
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.
- Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch
- Commercial Litigation (2026)
- Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions - Defendants (2026)
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026)
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2026)
Professional Activities
- Pro bono attorney, Texas Accountants & Lawyers for the Arts (2025-present)
- Dallas Bar Association
- Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
- Dallas Asian American Bar Association
- Asian Pacific Interest Section of the State Bar of Texas
Emily represents clients in complex litigation matters, including class actions, and product liability cases involving automobiles, consumer products, and mass and toxic torts claims. Her practice also includes AI and bitcoin data center litigation, where she works closely with clients to develop practical, result-oriented strategies.
She also has valuable appellate experience, bringing a strong analytical approach... to challenging legal issues from early stages through appeal. Known for her pragmatic mindset and tireless work ethic, she is dedicated to achieving efficient and effective outcomes for her clients.
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
- Law Clerk, Texas-based multifaceted litigation firm (2023)
- Summer Associate, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP (2023)
- Summer Associate, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP (2022)
- Legal One Intern, Toyota Motor North America (2022)
- LCLD 1L Scholar, Honeywell (2022)
Representative Matters
- Secured a complete dismissal with prejudice of a false advertising punitive class action lawsuit on behalf of a global luxury automaker.
- Obtained a complete dismissal with prejudice of a privacy punitive class action case on behalf of Georgia retailer in a California federal court.
- Obtained dismissal of complex RICO and breach of contract claims involving EB-5 investments through successful demurrer and advanced defense strategy for a regional escrow company.
- Won a motion for summary judgment in a Consumer Protection Act (CPA) case on behalf of major automotive company in King County Superior Court (WA).
- Advised multinational automotive corporations with respect to the viability of potential warranty law claims brought against them.
- Advised a corporation on business organization and/or restructuring options.
- Assisted in the defense of a publicly traded multinational automotive company in an arbitration proceeding involving alleged sudden unintended acceleration.
- Defended and settled multiple warranty cases asserting causes of action under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act and Magnuson Moss Warranty Act on behalf of multinational automotive corporations.
- Advocated for the protection of the First Amendment rights of members of the Native American Church when city officials in Texas unilaterally planned to destroy a historic and sacred site of worship. Member of Law and Religion Clinic team at the University of Texas School of Law that sought a preliminary injunction during a week-long hearing in federal court.
Languages
- Vietnamese
Education
-
University of Texas School of Law,
JD
(2024)
- Lead Symposium Editor, Texas Intellectual Property Law Journal
-
University of California, Santa Barbara,
BA in Political Science and Minor in Professional Writing
(2021)
- Honors with Distinction in Political Science
- Raab Writing Fellow
Admissions
- Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas
Practice Areas
- Blockchain & Digital Currency
- Cybersecurity & Data Privacy
- Class Action & Multi-Claim Litigation
- False Advertising & Unfair Trade Practices
- Products Liability
Industries
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.
- Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch
- Commercial Litigation (2026)
- Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions - Defendants (2026)
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026)
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2026)
- Pro bono attorney, Texas Accountants & Lawyers for the Arts (2025-present)
- Dallas Bar Association
- Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
- Dallas Asian American Bar Association
- Asian Pacific Interest Section of the State Bar of Texas
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