Attorney Emily K. Walker earned her Juris Doctor from Wayne State University Law School, where she was honored as a Dean’s Scholar and Lombard Fellow, and a member of Phi Alpha Delta and the Women’s Law Caucus. Prior to law school, she graduated summa cum laude from the University of Detroit Mercy with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and was awarded the prestigious Insignis Full Academic Scholarship.
Emily is a seasoned Social Security Disability attorney with over 15 years of experience dedicated to helping individuals secure the benefits they deserve. Known for her meticulous legal acumen and compassionate client-centered approach, she has successfully represented thousands of claimants across Michigan and beyond, earning a reputation as a skilled, determined, and empathetic advocate within the disability law community.
During law school, Emily served as a student advocate at the Free Legal Aid Clinic, representing clients from underserved communities in Detroit. She was later elected as a Litigation Supervisor, where she trained and mentored fellow student attorneys while overseeing client casework.
After her admission to the State Bar of Michigan, Emily was hired by a nonprofit law firm providing free civil legal assistance to low-income individuals and seniors across Eastern Michigan. This work deepened her commitment to serving vulnerable populations. She later continued her focus on disability law, representing over a thousand claimants in Social Security hearings as the sole Michigan-based attorney for a large national firm, further honing her skills in advocacy and case development.
Emily’s legal career has been shaped by a deep commitment to justice and the well-being of others, particularly members of vulnerable populations. She believes that legal representation should be both skillful and compassionate, and she prides herself on walking alongside her clients with empathy, honesty, and determination.
Outside of the office, Emily enjoys reading, attending Detroit sporting events, and spending time with her family. She remains actively involved in her local community and is passionate about making a positive impact both inside and outside the courtroom.
Civic and Community Engagement
- GPPSS Elementary School PTO President 2024-2026
- GPPSS Elementary School PTO Vice President 2022-2024
Publications and Presentations
- Co-Presenter "Building an RFC" OCEP for SSA Attorneys, 2025
- Co-Presenter "Opinion Evidence: Supportability and Consistency" OCEP for SSA Attorneys, 2025
- Co-Presenter, "Continuing Disability Reviews" OCEP for SSA Attorneys, 2024
- Decision Writer Training Instructor for the National Training Cadre, "Child Disability", 2024
- Decision Writer Training Instructor for the National Training Cadre, "Substantial Gainful Activity", “Severity (Severe Impairments)", and "Efficient Analysis – Listings Scenarios", 2024
- Editor, Vocational Expert Objections Desk Guide, 2024
- Presenter, "Administrative Finality" OCEP for SSA Attorneys, 2022
- Presenter, "Res Judicata, Collateral Estoppel, and Administrative Finality" OCEP for SSA Attorneys, 2021
- Presenter, "Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders" OCEP for SSA Attorneys, 2021
- Creator and Presenter "Changes to HALLEX I-5-3-30, Determining Which Rules Apply – Continuing Disability Reviews (CDR)” OCEP for SSA Attorneys, 2020
- Creator and Presenter "Abandoned iAppeals", for SSA Attorneys, 2019
