Emily Willis Collins
Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2022 About Emily Willis Collins
Emily Willis Collins is a lawyer based in Austin, TX and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2022. Emily Willis Collins is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Austin, Texas
- Antitrust Law
- Appellate Practice
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: DLA Piper
Education: The University of Texas, J.D., graduated 2016
Location: Austin, TX
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