Atty. Emily R. Postman
Emily represents workers and their unions on a wide range of matters. Emily Postman joined James & Hoffman in 2024.
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About Emily R. Postman at a glance
Emily R. Postman is an Associate based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at James & Hoffman, P.C.. They have 5+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2021. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2021), District of Columbia (2024), and Maine (2026). Educated at Stanford University (J.D., 2021). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Emily represents workers and their unions on a wide range of matters
- Emily Postman joined James & Hoffman in 2024
- Prior to joining the firm, Emily was a Gleichman Fellow in the Office of General Counsel at the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), where she worked closely with workers, organizers, and local unions across the country
- At SEIU, Emily provided advice and counsel to support organizing campaigns and defend against legislative attacks on public sector unions
- Emily graduated from Stanford Law School in 2021 with highest pro bono honors
- Before law school, she was a community organizer, focused on building coalitions at the intersection of labor, environment, and public health
- She earned her undergraduate degree from College of the Atlantic
- Emily is barred in the District of Columbia, Massachusetts, and Maine
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia
Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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