
Cory Emilio
Post-Bar Law Clerk; Investigations Report Writer
Cory Emilio's Bio
Cory Emilio supports Shankar Legal Inc.'s investigations practice as an Investigations Report Writer. He works closely with the firm's investigators to organize and analyze the evidentiary record and prepare clear, thorough, and well-supported investigation reports.
Mr. Emilio assists with reviewing interview transcripts, documentary evidence, applicable policies, and other information gathered during an investigation. He synthesizes complex factual records, identifies relevant evidence, develops clear chronologies, and helps present the parties' and witnesses' respective accounts accurately and impartially. His careful approach to writing helps ensure that each report is organized, understandable, and supported by the evidence considered.
Before joining Shankar Legal Inc., Mr. Emilio worked as a legal research clerk and legal assistant, where he conducted document review and prepared research briefs, mediation briefs, motions, and preliminary demand letters. This experience strengthened his ability to evaluate complex factual and legal issues, identify material information, and communicate detailed analyses in a precise and accessible manner.
Mr. Emilio's background in legal analysis, advanced writing, and writing instruction provides a strong foundation for his work with the firm's investigations team. He approaches each report with attention to detail, objectivity, and a commitment to presenting the evidence fairly and accurately.
Education
Empire College School of Law, J.D. and Master of Legal Studies, 2020
Graduated magna cum laude, co-valedictorian
University of California, Berkeley, B.A., English and Rhetoric, 2002
Distinction in General Scholarship
Awards & Recognition
Witkin Awards for Academic Excellence in Criminal Law, Contracts, Evidence, Constitutional Law, and Professional Responsibility
Empire College School of Law