Emily M. Bell, Esq. is a seasoned litigator who focuses her practice in commercial litigation, investigations and criminal defense and healthcare litigation. She regularly handles complex and sensitive cases and has experience with investigators, law enforcement officials and other agencies in the identification, collection and evaluation of evidence.
As part of her practice, she works with individuals and corporations on risk management assessments, insurance audits, contract analysis, event investigations and policy analysis. She also counsels and represents businesses and individuals facing civil and criminal investigations related to financial, professional liability, insurance and constitutional matters. She also represents doctors, hospitals and healthcare professionals in medical malpractice cases.
In addition to her experience as an attorney, Emily was previously a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) and has attended births and performed prenatal and postpartum exams both in Pennsylvania and in the Philippines.
While studying at Georgetown University Law Center, Emily was editor-in-chief of the Georgetown Immigration Law Journal. After receiving her J.D., she served as a law clerk to the Hon. Lawrence F. Stengel (Ret.) at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Following her clerkship, she joined Kirkland & Ellis, LLP in Washington, D.C. and was most recently an attorney at a firm in Lancaster, PA.
Emily was appointed by Chief Judge Juan R. Sanchez to the Merit Selection Committee for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The committee was tasked with the selection of a federal magistrate judge for the district.