Julie is an associate in the Litigation practice group, where she represents clients in a variety of commercial litigation contexts, including in cases involving contracts, employment, and real estate disputes. She routinely serves clients in the financial services and healthcare industries and has first and second-chaired trials in state and federal court and hearings in various arbitration forums.  Prior to private practice, Julie served as a law clerk to the Honorable James R. Browning, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.  She enjoys helping her clients navigate the legal landscape to successful and efficient resolutions.

  • Represent a hospital in significant litigation against a former physician employee and executive. The case involves several claims and counterclaims relating to the physician's departure from employment with our client and his decision to work for a competitor hospital in violation of his non-competition covenant, as well as disputes relating to compensation issues. After extensive discovery, the firm defeated the physician's motion for summary judgment as to the alleged unenforceability of his non-competition covenant. The case remains ongoing.

  • Financial Services
  • Healthcare
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Appellate Litigation
  • Business Torts & Unfair Competition
  • Commercial Disputes
  • Corporate Governance & Ownership Disputes
  • Employment Litigation & Counseling
  • Financial Services Litigation
  • Intellectual Property & Restrictive Covenants
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Securities Litigation & Arbitration

  • University of Oregon School of Law (J.D., 1996)
  • University of Georgia (B.A., 1993)

  • Volunteer, Georgia Justice Project, Criminal Records Clinic
  • Sunday School Teacher, Smyrna First United Methodist Church
  • Chancel Choir, Smyrna First United Methodist Church
  • Volunteer Coach, Trinity Presbyterian Basketball League
  • Inventory Committee for Trinity School's Spotlight on Art Artist Market

  • Georgia