Emily G. Massey

Emily G. Massey

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2025
Awarded Practice Areas
Labor and Employment Law - Management Litigation - Labor and Employment
Awarded Practice Areas
Labor and Employment Law - Management Litigation - Labor and Employment
Works at
Ward and Smith PA

57 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Emily's practice focuses on helping employers navigate complex employment law issues. She has become a trusted advisor to businesses and organizations in facilitating compliance in the rapidly-changing employment landscape, providing counsel at all stages of personnel matters and negotiating resolutions to employee disputes.

Grounded by practical business experience, Emily integrates her prior public relations career into helping clients effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders. Her litigation experience bolsters her ability to both represent clients in active disputes and advise clients on effective human resources practices to help prevent litigation.

Works at
Ward and Smith PA

57 Best Lawyers awards

Ward and Smith PA logo

Locations

Education

  • North Carolina State University, B.A., graduated 2010
  • Campbell University, J.D., graduated 2017

Bar Admissions

  • North Carolina, North Carolina Bar Association, 2017

Affiliations

  • Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce - Leadership Raleigh

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2026 for work in:
  • Labor and Employment Law - Management
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
Awards:
  • "Legal Elite," Business North Carolina, Employment 2022, 2024

  • "Rising Star," Employment & Labor, North Carolina Super Lawyers, 2021-2024

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