Emily Jo Thornton

Ms. Thornton is an Associate in the Albuquerque office of Hinkle Shanor LLP. She graduated from the University of Washington in Seattle with a Bachelor of Arts in History. She obtained her Juris Doctor from Notre Dame Law School. Her practice area includes defense against medical malpractice claims on behalf of hospitals and healthcare providers.

Practice Areas:

Medical Negligence / Malpractice Defense

Past Employment:
University of Notre Dame: Teaching Assistant for Business Law Concepts (2023-2025)
Summer Associate focusing on IP litigation in Beijing, China (2024)
Extern at a County Prosecutor's Office (2024)
Summer Associate focusing on real estate litigation in Chicago, IL (2023)

Awards:
Arthur M. May Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy (2025)

Pro Bono Activities:
Represented indigent clients petitioning for expungements.

Education:

Juris Doctor, Notre Dame Law School (2025)
Bachelor of Arts with honors, University of Washington (2021)

Bar Admissions:

Illinois 2025