Contact

Name: Emma Blackmon
Title: Associate
Email: eblackmon@kesslercollins.com
Phone: 214-483-7950

Areas of Practice

Education

  • Texas A&M University School of Law, J.D., cum laude (2024)
    • Order of the Barristers
    • Texas Young Lawyers State Moot Court Competition
    • Saul Lefkowitz Moot Court Competition
    • Billings, Exum, & Frye National Moot Court Competition
    • John J. Gibbons Criminal Procedure Moot Court Competition
    • Chicago Bar Association Moot Court Competition
    • Civil Rights Clinic
    • Journal of Property Law
  • Michigan State University, M.A. in Strategic Communications (2019)
    • Certificate in Organizational Communication for Leadership
  • University of North Texas, B.A. Communication Studies, summa cum laude (2017)
    • President’s List
    • Charles T. and Mildred L. Newell Memorial Scholarship

Overview

Emma is a dedicated attorney committed to providing clear, strategic legal counsel. With a strong academic background and expertise in strategic communication, she is focused on helping clients navigate complex legal challenges.

Emma graduated with honors from Texas A&M School of Law, where she gained practical experience in litigation and community advocacy through the Civil Rights Clinic, competed in national moot court competitions, and honed her legal writing skills on the Journal of Property Law. Prior to law school, she earned a M.A. in Strategic Communication from Michigan State University, specializing in Organizational Communication for Leadership, which enhanced her ability to communicate complex issues effectively—skills she now applies to her legal practice.

Before graduate school, Emma completed her B.A. in Communication Studies at the University of North Texas, graduating summa cum laude in just two-and-a-half years. At UNT, she earned academic honors and a scholarship for demonstrating academic promise. Her educational background and practical experience allow her to provide comprehensive, client-focused legal counsel.

With a strong foundation in strategic communication, Emma understands how to craft persuasive messages and build trust with clients. She approaches each case by listening closely to clients’ needs and goals, tailoring her legal strategy to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Admissions

Texas Bar, 2024

Publications

Author, Texas A&M Journal of Property Law, “FULL SPEED AHEAD? Reexamining Texas’s Approach to Eminent Domain,” 10 Tex. A&M J. Prop. L. 139 (2024).
(https://scholarship.law.tamu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1233&context=journal-of-property-law)

Author, Apartment Association of Greater Dallas, “Navigating the New Frontier: The Intersection of Human Connection and AI in Real Estate Transactions,” Rooflines (April 1, 2024).

(https://www.aagdallas.com/news/april-2024-rooflines)

Practice Areas

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Business Transactions & Planning
  • Employment
  • Real Estate