Emma Sykes
About Emma Sykes
Emma Sykes is an In-House Lawyer with a diverse background in legal roles, including positions at Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP and Euclid Transactional. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Geography from SUNY Geneseo and a Master's Degree in Geography: Environmental and Resource Management from Binghamton University.
Current Role at A&O Shearman
Emma Sykes currently serves as an In-House Lawyer at A&O Shearman, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she is responsible for providing legal counsel and support within the organization. Her experience in various legal capacities equips her to handle complex legal issues and contribute to the firm's objectives.
Previous Experience in Law
Emma Sykes has accumulated diverse legal experience prior to her current role. She worked as an Associate at Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP from 2022 to 2024. Additionally, she served as Counsel at Euclid Transactional in 2021. Her earlier positions include Law Clerk at Weg & Myers from 2019 to 2021 and various internships, including roles at the U.S. District Court and the NYC Department of Design and Construction.
Education and Expertise
Emma Sykes holds a Bachelor's Degree in Geography from SUNY Geneseo, where she studied from 2011 to 2015. She furthered her education at Binghamton University, earning a Master's Degree in Geography: Environmental and Resource Management in 2016. Emma completed her legal education at Brooklyn Law School from 2017 to 2020, where she gained foundational knowledge and skills in law.
Research and Volunteer Work
During her time at Brooklyn Law School, Emma Sykes contributed as a Research Assistant from 2019 to 2020. She also engaged in volunteer work as a BLAST Volunteer in 2018, providing support in Anchorage, Alaska. These experiences reflect her commitment to legal research and community involvement.