Emily Long

Emily Long grew up in Peachtree City, Georgia, and graduated from The University of Georgia in 2014 with degrees in Psychology and Criminal Justice. While in college, an incident of domestic violence sparked her interest in law. Before graduating, she interned as a Victim’s Advocate at Promise Place in Fayetteville and Project Safe in Athens.

After earning her undergraduate degrees, Emily worked as a Foster Care Case Manager with the Division of Family and Children Services, where she became familiar with dependency actions and the juvenile court system. She later attended the Mercer School of Law to attain her Juris Doctorate. While at Mercer, she served as a class representative for The Association of Women Law Students and president of the Fellowship of Adolescent Mentors.

Following law school, Emily joined the Division of Family and Children Services as an Associate SAAG (Special Assistant Attorney General), representing Fayette, Pike, Upson, Spalding, and Henry counties. She also worked cases in misdemeanor criminal defense, gaining her first experience with jury trials.

Her personal experience and professional background provide a unique perspective in cases involving domestic violence and custody matters. She takes pride in building strong, trusting relationships with her clients. Emily also serves the Family Law court as a Guardian ad Litem.

Emily is active with the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia.  She is a graduate of the 2023 YLD Leadership Academy and currently serves as a representative for the Northern District as well as Co-Chair of the YLD Family Law Committee. She is also a 2024 graduate of the Georgia Association for Women Lawyers Leadership Academy.

Outside of work, Emily enjoys cooking, spending time with her dogs Willow and Sanford, hunting with her dad, and exploring new restaurants with family and friends.