Emily D. Armstrong
Emily D. Armstrong
Lawyer
Lawyer
Hinsdale lawyer Emily D. Armstrong is an experienced employment attorney originally from DuPage County, Illinois. She focuses her legal practice on labor and employment matters and has built her career representing both employees and employers in complex workplace disputes. She is an active member of the Arizona Employment Lawyers Association and is the founder and owner of a law firm based in Arizona. Although her firm is headquartered in the Grand Canyon State, she currently works remotely from Illinois, where she lives with her family.
Outside of her legal work, Emily is committed to giving back to her community. She supports several charitable organizations and nonprofit groups, including the Hinsdale Junior Women’s Club. Her involvement reflects a strong interest in community service and local engagement. In her personal life, she is the mother of two children and values spending time with her family. When her schedule allows, she enjoys activities such as playing tennis and traveling.
Emily Armstrong serves as the head of operations at the Law Offices of Emily Armstrong, LLC, a law firm based in Phoenix, Arizona. The firm focuses on labor and employment litigation and represents clients in a range of workplace-related legal matters. She founded the firm in November 2015 and has continued to guide its growth and direction since its creation.
The firm was officially incorporated in April 2016. Emily remains the firm’s leading agent and manager, overseeing both legal strategy and administrative operations. While the firm is located in Arizona, she currently manages its operations remotely from her home in DuPage County, Illinois. This remote structure allows her to continue serving clients while balancing professional and family responsibilities.
As the firm’s owner and managing attorney, Emily maintains an active membership with the Arizona Employment Lawyers Association. This organization is a statewide specialty bar association dedicated to attorneys who represent employees in employment-related legal matters. It is affiliated with the National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA). NELA is a nationwide organization that supports employment attorneys and promotes fairness, justice, and equality in the workplace.
In addition to managing her own law firm, Emily Armstrong also serves as of counsel to Matheson & Matheson, PLC. The firm focuses on employment law and assists clients involved in workplace disputes. Matheson & Matheson, PLC represents both management and employees across organizations of varying sizes.
At Matheson & Matheson, PLC, Emily concentrates on employment and labor litigation. While the firm’s headquarters are located in Scottsdale, Arizona, she works remotely from northeastern Illinois. Her role allows her to contribute her experience and knowledge to ongoing cases while continuing to operate her own practice.
From 2012 until 2015, Emily D. Armstrong worked as an associate attorney at Milligan Lawless, P.C. in Phoenix, Arizona. Milligan Lawless, P.C. is a boutique law firm that provides legal counsel in areas including business transactions, corporate matters, estate planning, litigation, and probate.
During her time at the firm, Emily focused on labor and employment law, commercial litigation, and healthcare-related legal matters. She represented both employers and employees in cases involving the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Pregnancy Discrimination Act.
Her work also included litigating common law, commercial, and employment claims. She represented clients in administrative proceedings and advised healthcare providers on regulatory compliance, licensing issues, and related matters.
Between 2008 and 2012, Emily served as an associate attorney at Nixon Peabody LLP. Nixon Peabody LLP is a global law firm headquartered in Massachusetts, with offices throughout the United States and internationally in Hong Kong, London, and Shanghai.
Emily worked at Nixon Peabody’s Chicago office. In this role, she represented clients in non-competition disputes and trade secret misappropriation claims. She also handled cases involving manufacturers, including claims related to breach of warranty, false advertising, negligence, and violations of consumer protection statutes.
In addition, Emily regularly defended healthcare providers against allegations of negligence and other tort claims. She advised clients on a variety of regulatory matters, including Lincoln Law, Medicare Advantage regulations, and reopening rules.
Emily D. Armstrong attended the DePaul University College of Law in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1912, the college occupies nine floors across two buildings and includes the Leonard M. Ring Courtroom and the Vincent G. Rinn Law Library.
She enrolled in 2005 and completed her studies in 2008, earning her Juris Doctor degree. During her time at DePaul, Emily participated in several academic societies, including the Order of the Coif and Moot Court Society. She also received the CALI Award for Excellence in the Business Organizations and Litigation Lab.
Emily is a graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia, the flagship institution of the University of Missouri system. Founded in 1839, it is the state’s largest public research university.
She earned her bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering after four years of study, graduating in 2004. Between 2000 and 2004, she was involved in several student organizations, including Engineering Ambassadors and the National Valedictorian’s Society.
Emily Armstrong is a long-time supporter of various charities, nonprofit organizations, and community initiatives. One of the organizations she supports is the Hinsdale Junior Women’s Club, which focuses on community service and family engagement in Hinsdale.
She also volunteers throughout Hinsdale and across Cook and DuPage counties in Illinois.
Emily D. Armstrong was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. She remains closely connected to her hometown and is a lifelong supporter of the St. Louis Cardinals. Over the years, she has lived and worked in several states, including Arizona and Illinois, and currently resides in Illinois.
She is the mother of two young children, and her family lives in Hinsdale, a western suburb of Chicago located across Cook and DuPage counties. Emily and most residents live in the DuPage County portion of the village.
When time allows, she enjoys playing tennis, traveling, and real estate investing. She also maintains a strong personal connection to St. Louis and the state of Missouri.