East Memphis
6060 Primacy Parkway, Suite 100
Memphis, TN 38119

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  • Accolades

Emily Huseth is an experienced advocate who has proven herself an indispensable team member to the health care, litigation, and appellate practices at Harris Shelton.

Emily has successfully litigated cases through trial in state courts in Tennessee and Mississippi and in federal district courts. She has represented individuals, healthcare providers, and a variety of local, national, and international businesses. Emily has participated in multiple bench and jury trials, and she uses this experience to counsel clients not only on how to succeed in obtaining a final judgment but also on how to resolve a case through settlement to the client’s satisfaction.

For clients whose cases do proceed to judgment, Emily offers her expertise as a seasoned appellate court practitioner. Emily has participated in numerous cases on appeal, achieving victories in the areas of commercial disputes, tort litigation, and family law. She has represented clients in the appellate courts of Tennessee and Mississippi, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. In particular, Emily is known for her research and writing skills, as well as her ability to clearly articulate complex legal theories. She is often sought out to assist in preparing appellate briefs, the most important component of a successful appeal.

  • Emory University School of Law, J.D. with honors, 2010
  • Rice University, B.A. Summa Cum Laude, 2007

Admitted to Practice

  • Tennessee
  • Mississippi
  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee
  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Mississippi
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Mississippi

Awards and Recognition

  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch – Appellate Practice, Health Care
  • American Health Lawyers Association Leadership Development Program Fraud and Abuse Practice Group
  • Mid-South Rising Star – Appellate

Professional Organizations and Awards

  • Defense Research Institute
    • Appellate Advocacy Committee
    • Government Enforcement & Corporate Compliance Committee
  • Tennessee Bar Association
  • Mississippi Bar Association
  • Memphis Bar Association
    • Health Law Section, Board Member and Vice-Chair
  • Federal Bar Association
    • Memphis/Mid-South Chapter, Board Member

Publicity

  • Emily Hamm Huseth, “Legal Issues in Patient Positioning.” In Arthur, A., Foley, K. and Hamm, C.W., Eds. Perioperative Considerations and Positioning for Neurosurgical Procedures: A Clinical Guide. Springer, New York: 2018.
  • Emily Hamm Huseth & Michael F. Rafferty, “A Picture Can Save a Thousand Words: The Case for Using Images in Appellate Briefs,” DRI for the Defense, February 2019. Available here.
  • “The Ultimate Cheerleading Competition – Memphis Goes to the Supreme Court: The Perspective of Local Lawyers from the District Court Through Oral Argument,” Federal Bar Association Supreme Court Seminar, April 18, 2017.