Emily Bergmann is a personal injury attorney at The Bruning Law Firm. She grew up in St. Louis and graduated from Rockwood Summit High School. She received her undergraduate degree in Chemistry with minors in political science and psychology from Southeast Missouri State University, where she graduated cum laude. Emily graduated from the University of Missouri School of Law in 2022.
While in law school, Emily gained experience interning at an insurance defense firm. She also gained experience as a student worker in the Veterans Clinic, where she assisted veterans with their disability claims and discharge upgrades. She received a Certificate of Excellence for Outstanding Work and Achievement for her work in the Veterans Clinic. Following law school, Emily worked for an insurance defense firm where she focused primarily on medical malpractice.
In her free time, Emily enjoys trivia, going to the farmers market, playing Guitar Hero, and watching reality competition television. She loves catching new Horror/Thriller movies at the Alamo Drafthouse, and is always looking for new places to eat, drink, and dance with friends.
Bar Admissions: Illinois, Missouri
Publications: Bergmann, Emily (2021) “Parental Leave in the United States: Why the United States Should Follow France in Implementing Mandatory Paid Paternal Leave,” Child and Family Law Journal: Vol. 9: Iss. 1, Article 7.