Emma Perry is a member of the firm’s GCSolutions team and is assigned to the Dispute Resolution and Litigation Group. Emma is a skilled advocate with experience managing all phases of litigation, from early case strategy through trial and appeal. Emma is particularly effective in adversarial proceedings, where her compelling courtroom presence and ability to develop persuasive narratives position her clients for success.
Emma has frequently represented clients seeking or opposing requests for emergency relief and is adept at building a factual record and case strategy on an expedited timeline. Emma’s varied practice spans complex commercial litigation and has included matters regarding patent rights, trade secrets, fraud, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, creditors’ rights and tax liability. She has frequently represented clients in the energy, technology and medical industries.
Emma clerked for Judge Edith H. Jones on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
Representative Experience
Trials & Appeals
- Represented a defendant in a seven-day arbitration hearing, conducting cross and direct examinations of witnesses and successfully arguing to exclude challenged evidence.
- Won a contested summary ejectment case in North Carolina small claims court.
- Represented a defendant in a defamation action on appeal to the Texas Supreme Court, which rendered a take-nothing judgment in favor of the defendant.
- Served on a trial team that secured a dismissal with prejudice of all claims against a former CEO accused of breach of fiduciary duty in Texas state court on the eve of trial.
Requests for Emergency Relief
- Successfully defended against a request for preliminary injunctive relief in a case involving hospital regulations in federal district court.
- Successfully defended against a request for preliminary injunctive relief after evidentiary hearing in a trademark case in federal district court.
Dispositive Motion Practice
- Argued and won partial motion to dismiss counterclaims brought against a plaintiff in a breach of contract case in the North Carolina Business Court.
- Argued and successfully defended against a motion for summary judgment sought against a plaintiff in a fraud case in California state court.
- Argued and won summary judgment in favor of a defendant oil and gas producer in Texas state district court.
- Secured a dismissal of constitutional claims against an animal rescue organization.
Professional & Civic Engagement
- North Carolina Bar, 18th Judicial District, President (2024-2025)
- North Carolina Bar, 18th Judicial District, Secretary/Treasurer (2022-2024)
- Institute for Energy Law Fourth Leadership Class (2021-2022)
Honors & Awards
- Selected to the North Carolina Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters) in Business Litigation, 2023-2026
Recognized in Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch (BL Rankings), Commercial Litigation, 2021-2026
- Recognized in Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch (BL Rankings), Commercial Litigation, 2021-present; Energy Law, 2022-2025
