In addition to her work as a neutral, Julie is a partner in the Atlanta office of Hawkins Parnell & Young LLP. In private practice, she has focused primarily on complex product liability and mass tort litigation, serving as a core member of national coordinating and trial counsel teams for both privately-held and multi-national corporations.
Over her career, Julie has represented large manufacturers and distributors of various automotive parts, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices. She also has experience litigating cases involving false advertising, nursing homes, construction equipment, professional liability, premises liability, and other general liability claims.
Prior to obtaining her law degree, Julie worked in medical research in laboratories specializing in immunological and pathology research.