Emma K. Wright
Associate
New York Office
233 Broadway, Suite 2120
New York, New York 10279
Emma K. Wright is an associate in the New York office of Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. Ms. Wright has built a diverse practice characterized by her experience in administrative law, civil litigation, workers' compensation defense, contractual disputes, and appellate law.
Ms. Wright's journey into law began with an internship writing motions for summary judgment for trial cases and conducting extensive research on Texas workers' compensation laws. Before joining QPWB, she refined her skills as an Agency Attorney in the Appeals Division for the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings in Brooklyn, NY. She wrote appeal decisions for New York City civil cases involving various city agencies and made informed conclusions based on precedent and the facts presented. She also contributed to the administrative work of monthly appeals panels.
Ms. Wright graduated in 2022 from Brooklyn Law School, where she received her Juris Doctor. Prior to law school, she completed her undergraduate studies at The University of Texas at Austin, earning dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Radio-Television-Film and Corporate Communication.
Ms. Wright is licensed to practice law in New York and is a member of the New York State Bar and the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association. Her commitment to public service is evident from her time at the New York Legal Assistance Group, where she worked on external appeals for Medicaid clients receiving home care. Her responsibilities included drafting correspondence to doctors and social workers, writing memos, researching Medicaid cases, and maintaining continuous communication with clients.