Education
Southern Methodist University, M.A., Dispute Resolution, 2019
University of Cincinnati College of Law, J.D., 1997
Duke University, B.A., 1994
Admissions
State Bar of Texas
U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Texas
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Professional Affiliations
Member, State Bar of Texas
Member, Dallas Bar Association
Labor and Employment Section, State Bar of Texas
About
Emily Stout is an employment law specialist, Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. She litigates employment, labor, business, and commercial cases in federal and state courts, arbitration tribunals, appellate courts, and administrative agencies, including the EEOC and DOL, on behalf of both corporate and individual clients.
Emily advises clients on employment policies, practices, training, and employee benefits, and conducts investigations of employee complaints on behalf of employers. She also drafts, reviews, and negotiates employment, settlement, severance, and business contracts. Her litigation practice covers a wide range of matters, including:
- Non-compete and restrictive covenant disputes
- Breach of contract claims
- Wage and hour claims
- ERISA and disability claims
- Age and Title VII discriminations and retaliation matters
- Executive employment contract negotiations
- Employee benefits and disability leave matters
Emily has significant experience with the expedited process required by many non-compete matters and frequently represents executives in employment contract negotiations and in securing disability leave benefits. She also serves as a mediator in employment and business disputes.
Education
Southern Methodist University, M.A., Dispute Resolution, 2019
University of Cincinnati College of Law, J.D., 1997
Duke University, B.A., 1994
Admissions
State Bar of Texas
U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Texas
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Professional Affiliations
Member, State Bar of Texas
Member, Dallas Bar Association
Labor and Employment Section, State Bar of Texas
Representative Experience
Awards listed are net of attorneys’ fees and expenses.
- Advises employers on disability accommodations, employment policies, wage and hour issues, training, benefits, and other personnel matters and drafts and updates employee handbooks and employment-related contracts
- Represents employers in investigatory proceedings before the EEOC and the DOL, and represents employers and employees in mediations and negotiations
- Drafts appellate briefs and represents clients at the appellate level
- Serves as a certified mediator in employment and business disputes
- In September 2018, was part of a trial team that obtained a seven-figure jury verdict for breach of contract for failure to provide retirement benefits to a church’s former Executive Pastor and Executive Assistant
- In May 2013, was part of the trial team that obtained a seven-figure arbitration award for a bank executive in a breach of contract matter
Awards and Recognitions
Board Certified in Labor & Employment Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
“Texas Super Lawyer,” Thomson Reuters, Super Lawyers, Texas Monthly (2013–2024)
“Rising Star,” Texas Monthly and Law and Politics Magazine (2012)
Included in The Best Lawyers in America® for Litigation—Labor and Employment (2023–2025)
