Emily V. Burton

Emily Burton litigates internal governance issues and complex commercial disputes, primarily in the Delaware Court of Chancery. She has deep and broad expertise with Delaware corporate and alternative entity law, as well as a particular expertise representing special committees and litigating compliance with Delaware’s corporate formalities, including issues involving corporate control under Section 225 or validation under Sections 204 or 205 of the DGCL.

Emily is a creative litigator who prioritizes solving clients’ problems over winning a particular fight. She has worked on teams in both a lead and co-counsel role for both corporate boards and individual stockholders.