Emily Poler

January 29, 2025

I began my legal career at the preeminent Manhattan law firm Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP, where I represented biotechnology, media, and insurance companies, along with some of the world’s largest financial institutions. Subsequently, I spent 12 years at a boutique litigation firm, handling disputes involving claims of copyright and trademark infringement, breach of contract, fraud, unfair competition, and defamation. Clients included banks, hedge funds, software-as-a-service providers, not-for-profit entities, unions, and high-net-worth individuals.

I then decided to take the plunge and found my own firm. There were plenty of reasons: I wanted to understand the ins and outs of operating my own business; I needed the power to choose the types of cases I worked on (intellectual property, trade secrets, and unfair competition: yes please!); and I wanted to prioritize working with clients who appreciate my boundless curiosity about what makes people do the things they do. Plus, I wanted to be in a position where I could learn new skills and try out novel ways of doing things. While I’ve always loved being a lawyer, I never fit the legal stereotype of the boring grey suits and leather law books, bound by tradition and hemmed in by custom. Being my own boss was the best way to grow personally and professionally in ways that would inspire me and better serve those who I represent.

I zealously and forcefully advocate for my clients, but I also carefully listen to their concerns (legal and otherwise) to make sure they factor into how we handle their case. I also rely on my curiosity and wealth of experience to identify arguments and strategies that others might miss, all toward the goal of achieving the best possible outcomes with the least potential stress for everyone involved.

While I love my work, I also have a rich life outside the office and courtroom. I can frequently be found having long and meandering political or philosophical discussions with my kid, hiking in the Pocono Mountains, knitting or quilting.

Education:

Oberlin College, B.A. (with honors)
New York University School of Law, J.D. (with honors)

Bar Admissions:

New York
Pennsylvania
United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit