Emma A. O'connell
About Emma A. O'connell
Emma A. O'Connell is an Associate at Holland & Knight LLP, where she has worked since 2021. She has a diverse background in business development, marketing, and design, having held various roles at notable firms including Sidley Austin LLP and Sterneck Capital Management.
Current Role at Holland & Knight LLP
Emma A. O'Connell serves as an Associate at Holland & Knight LLP, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she engages in various legal practices and contributes to the firm's objectives. Her experience at Holland & Knight LLP also includes previous positions as a Summer Associate in 2020 and as a Pro Bono Extern in 2019, where she gained valuable insights into the firm's operations and client interactions.
Previous Experience at Sidley Austin LLP
Prior to her current role, Emma A. O'Connell worked at Sidley Austin LLP in the Greater Chicago Area. She served as a Business Development and Marketing Coordinator from 2017 to 2018 for one year. Additionally, she held the position of Marketing Assistant from 2016 to 2017 for eight months. These roles provided her with significant experience in marketing strategies within a legal context.
Educational Background
Emma A. O'Connell completed her education at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where she earned a Bachelor of Journalism (B.J.) in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication from 2012 to 2015. She also obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Graphic Design from the same institution, completing her studies in 2016. Furthering her education, she attended DePaul University College of Law, where she achieved her Doctor of Law (JD) degree from 2018 to 2021.
Early Career and Internships
Emma A. O'Connell began her professional journey with various internships and freelance roles. She was a Daily Nebraskan Intern at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln from 2014 to 2015 for eight months. Additionally, she worked as a Freelance Designer at Sterneck Capital Management, LLC for two months in 2015. Other early roles include serving as an Editorial Assistant at Newsy for two months in 2015 and as a Digital Media Specialist at Lift Division from 2015 to 2016.