Summary
Julie builds brands and protects ideas.
With experience spanning the full lifecycle of trademark protection, Julie centers her practice on trademark prosecution, enforcement, and Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) litigation. She advises clients on trademark clearance, trademark and copyright registration, coexistence agreements, enforcement strategies, and social media and Internet-related issues. Julie also regularly drafts and negotiates licensing, sponsorship, and brand agreements, including matters involving sports and Olympic‑related organizations.
In addition to her IP work, Julie represents school districts in special education matters, including due process complaints, hearings, and compliance counseling. She has participated in multiple special education arbitrations and advises districts on navigating evolving federal and state requirements. This hybrid practice of trademark work and education-based litigation reflects Julie’s ability to move seamlessly between long‑term strategic planning and fast‑moving, deadline‑driven disputes.
Julia also assists nonprofit organizations in governance and compliance matters, including board policy development. She is known for integrating litigation insight into transactional work, helping clients reduce risk before disputes arise.
At the core of Julie’s practice is advocacy, whether she’s protecting a brand, guiding a school district through special education regulations, or helping a client move forward with confidence.
Education
- Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law (2015)
- J.D., cum laude
- Ohio State University (2010)
- B.A., magna cum laude
Admissions
- State - Colorado
- State - Illinois
Professional Affiliations
- Colorado Bar Association
- Illinois Bar Association
- International Association of Privacy Professionals
- International Trademark Association
- SME Committee (2025 – 2026)
- Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US)