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Publications and Interviews

In addition to her book "Rules of the Road- What You Need to Know About Employment Laws in Massachusetts,"  Emily frequently offers her time to educate the public about business law and employment law issues. 

Some examples:
  • An interview with Super Lawyers Magazine about enforcement of non compete agreements in Massachusetts.
  • An interview on Money 105.5 with hosts Michael and Elisa Chastaine of LegalEase about common employment law issues
  • Appearances on "The Law, Your Money and You" on topics including non compete agreements, legal considerations for small business, and developments in Massachusetts employment law.

EMILY SMITH-LEE

Practice Areas

Attorney Emily Smith-Lee specializes in business and employment law.   

Background and Experience

Emily Smith-Lee has more than twenty years experience as a business and employment lawyer and litigator, including small business litigation, employment and consumer disputes, contract review and general business law advice.  She was formerly a partner at a large Boston, Massachusetts law firm, where she handled business litigation, contract and trade secret and non compete claims.

In 2009, she started her own law firm, which became slnlaw llc in 2016.  Since starting her own business, Emily has represented individuals and businesses in civil litigation involving trade secrets, non compete agreements, business litigation, and labor and employment law.  She has helped employees invalidate or re-negotiate their non compete agreements, obtained settlements for dozens of employees in overtime, wage and hour, employment discrimination, and independent contractor misclassification lawsuits, and favorably resolved numerous business disputes.
 Emily also helps small businesses with preventative legal advice on employment and contract issues, and negotiation and drafting of key business contracts, including vendor agreements and acquisition agreements. 

Awards and Recognition

Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Lawyer of the Year, 2018
Massachusetts Superlawyers list, 2013-present
Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
 2016-present
​Attorney Magazine Legal Excellence Award for Literary Distinction
EDUCATION
Attorney Smith-Lee graduated from Johns Hopkins University in 1993, and from Boston College Law School, summa cum laude, in 1996.​
OTHER INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES
Emily lives in Sharon, Massachusetts, where she serves on the advisory board of The Law, Your Money and You, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving financial and legal literacy in the community.  She served for eight years as a member of the Sharon, Massachusetts School Committee, and was recently elected Selectman for the Town of Sharon.  ​


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  • Home
  • About
    • Slnlaw Attorneys >
      • Emily Smith-Lee >
        • 2018 Lawyer of the Year
      • Jenna Ordway
      • Rebecca Rogers
      • Aileen Konanez
      • Jack Thaler
    • Directions
    • Fees, Billing and Payment
    • Privacy Policy
    • Publications and Interviews
  • Reviews
  • Contact
    • Free Consultation
  • Employment Law
    • Employee Compensation and Classification >
      • Equal Pay Act
      • Independent Contractor Law
      • Massachusetts Minimum Wage Law | Minimum Wage in MA
      • Overtime Law
      • Wage and Hour Laws
    • Employment Termination >
      • Employment Discrimination
      • Employee Illness and Disability
      • Severance Agreements
      • Discrimination and Harassment Lawsuits
    • Sexual Harassment >
      • Sexual Harassment Resources
    • Non Compete Agreements >
      • Non Compete Lawsuit
      • Non Compete Review
      • Cease and Desist Letter
  • Business Law
    • Alternative Dispute Resolution
    • Business Contract Basics
    • Civil Suit Defense
    • Legal Issues for Start Ups
    • Small Business Membership
  • Estate Planning
    • Estate Planning FAQs
    • Massachusetts Estate Tax
    • Dying Without a Will
    • What Estate Planning Documents Do I Need
    • Holographic Wills
    • Estate Planning for Children with Special Needs
    • Codicil to a Will >
      • How to Make an Estate Plan
    • Estate Planning Resources
  • Events
  • Hilltown Law Blog