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Emily Villadsen

Emily Villadsen

Associate
Phone:612-672-3284

Emily Villadsen is an associate attorney representing clients in motor vehicle, toxic tort and environmental litigation. She brings strong communication abilities and thrives at translating complex concepts into actionable insights for clients and trial teams. 

Emily brings unique courtroom experience, working for over half a decade advocating for patients as a court-appointed conservator. In this role she represented clients in temporary restraining order proceedings and engaged in motion practice, she also handled dispute resolution with major financial institutions.

Additional experience as a Patient Care Technician further honed her medical knowledge and articulate attention to detail. She now leverages her inimitable medical experience towards her work with clients and fellow attorneys.  

Emily’s legal career began in earnest during her tenure as a Summer Associate at Bowman and Brooke. During which she contributed to a large document review project and compiled expert witness evidence for major automobile manufacturers. She continued to develop her skills by drafting memoranda, revising court filings and preparing case updates for clients. 

Outside of the office, Emily enjoys an active lifestyle and in is an avid runner. Her dedication is illustrated by a running streak of 3+ miles every day for over a year. She also enjoys skiing and swimming with her son in the mountains and lakes of Utah.

Bar Admissions

  • Wisconsin, 2025
  • Minnesota, 2025

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin

Education

  • University of Wisconsin Law School, J.D., 2025

    Staff Editor, Wisconsin Journal of Law, Gender & Society

    Law-In-Action Scholar

    Dean’s List Honors

    Women’s Law Student Association

     
  • University of Colorado Colorado Springs, B.A., 2018

    Major: Political Science

    Founding Member, Planned Parenthood Generation Action UCCS Chapter

Professional Associations

    • Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association
    • Minnesota Women Lawyers

Distinctions

    • Edina Public Schools
      —Special Education Advisory Council

Speaking Engagements

  • "Health Law Career Panel," Panelist, University of Wisconsin Law School Health Law Student Association, November 2025