Emily Abrahams
Commercial Litigation
Labor & Employment
Construction
Emily is a seasoned lawyer whose practice focuses on complex commercial litigation. She previously practiced at large national and multinational firms in Manhattan, and has represented clients across a broad swath of industries, with a concentration in financial institutions.
She is a member of the Town of Washington Planning Board and a trustee of the Millbrook Early Childhood Education Center. Emily is a passionate animal advocate and works with several organizations to promote animal welfare and provide hands-on care.
Emily lives in Millbrook.
Recent Work
- Successfully represented an investment bank in connection with multiple contractual fee disputes, resolving disputes in and out of court
- Represented Credit Suisse in multi-billion dollar fraud action by bondholders of NCFE
- Obtained a favorable settlement on behalf of an international bank in connection with multiple lawsuits concerning multi-billion dollar credit default swap transactions
- Obtained a $25 million jury verdict on behalf of Bank Hapoalim Switzerland in an action against Banca Intesa concerning fraudulent notes
Affiliations
New York State Bar Association
American Bar Association
- Planning Board, Town of Washington, New York, Member
- Millbrook Early Childhood Education Center, Member of the Board of Directors
- Sanctuary for Families in New York, Legal Advisory Council Member
- Above and Beyond Award Recipient
- Fordham University School of Law, J.D.
- Trinity College, B.A.
New York
Southern District of New York

