Overview
Emily Johns is an experienced corporate attorney specializing in securities and corporate governance, with significant expertise advising clients in the life sciences and REIT sectors. She provides comprehensive counsel on regulatory and compliance matters, including navigating securities laws and fulfilling reporting requirements for the SEC and national securities exchanges. Emily also offers strategic guidance for annual and special stockholder meetings, including the preparation of proxy statements.
In addition, Emily supports clients in public and private offerings of debt and equity securities, helping structure transactions that align with legal and financial objectives. She is well-versed in corporate governance best practices, advising organizations—particularly those in the highly regulated life sciences sector—on promoting transparency, accountability, and effective board and management processes.
Emily's practice is dedicated to helping clients meet their compliance obligations while building governance structures that support innovation and long-term success.
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Experience
Prior Experience
- Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, New York, NY, Associate, 2016-2017
- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Division of Trading and Markets, Intern, 2015
Credentials
Education
- Order of the Coif; Michael T. Masin Scholar
- Public Policy
Admissions
- Michigan
Recognition
Awards
The Best Lawyers in America, Ones to Watch
- Recognized in the areas of:
- Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, 2021-2022
- Corporate Law, 2021-2022
- Securities/ Capital Markets Law, 2021-2025
Michigan Super Lawyers, Recognized as a Rising Star, 2024