Emily G. Massey

Labor and Employment Law - Management

5.0 (1 reviews)

Raleigh, North Carolina

15+ years experience

Ward and Smith PA

Updated: Jan 04, 2026

Contact Information

919.277.9168

https://www.wardandsmith.com/attorneys/emily-massey

751 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 300, P.O. Box 33009, Raleigh, NC 27636-3009

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Bio

Emily's practice focuses on helping employers navigate complex employment law issues. She has become a trusted advisor to businesses and organizations in facilitating compliance in the rapidly-changing employment landscape, providing counsel at all stages of personnel matters and negotiating resolutions to employee disputes.Grounded by practical business experience, Emily integrates her prior public relations career into helping clients effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders. Her litigation experience bolsters her ability to both represent clients in active disputes and advise clients on effective human resources practices to help prevent litigation. Emily's practice focuses on helping employers navigate complex employment law issues. She has become a trusted advisor to businesses and organizations in facilitating compliance in the rapidly-changing employment landscape, providing counsel at all stages of personnel matters and negotiating resolutions to employee disputes. Grounded by practical business experience, Emily integrates her prior public relations career into helping clients effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders. Her litigation experience bolsters her ability to both represent clients in active disputes and advise clients on effective human resources practices to help prevent litigation.

Practice Areas

Labor and Employment Law - Management

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Labor and Employment Law - Management
Recognized: Litigation - Labor and Employment
"Legal Elite," Business North Carolina, Employment 2022, 2024
"Rising Star," Employment & Labor, North Carolina Super Lawyers, 2021-2024

Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2025

Education

North Carolina State University, B.A., graduated 2010
Campbell University, J.D., graduated 2017

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Reviews

Dorothy Wilson

2 weeks ago

An Invaluable Advisor for Our Company's Employment Challenges

We engaged Emily Massey at Ward and Smith when a former employee filed a wrongful termination claim that threatened significant disruption. From our first meeting, her deep knowledge of North Carolina employment law was evident. She didn't just react to the claim; she conducted a thorough audit of our existing policies and handbook, identifying several areas of potential risk we hadn't considered. Her 15 years of experience, particularly her focus on helping employers navigate compliance, proved crucial. Emily guided us through a strategic response that was both firm and pragmatic, ultimately leading to a favorable and efficient resolution without litigation. Her recognition in Business North Carolina's 'Legal Elite' is well-deserved. Emily is more than an attorney; she's a strategic partner who provides clear, actionable advice. We now rely on her for ongoing counsel and highly recommend her to any business facing complex employment matters.