Born and raised on the Northside of Fredericton, Emily knows and understands hard work. After obtaining a Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) Degree in 2011 from St. Thomas University she successfully completed her Law Degree in 2014 from the University of New Brunswick, where she received the Lyman Purnell Prize in Wills and Estates. Emily was called to the New Brunswick Bar in 2015.

Emily is an Associate Lawyer at The Burke Law Group and maintains a general legal practice, with an emphasis in criminal and family law.

Outside of the office, Emily is a saxophonist with The Thomists. She currently is a board member for the New Brunswick Public Libraries.