As a professional, Julie helps employers find workable solutions for both complex and routine matters involving harassment, discrimination, employment laws and affirmative action obligations. Julie’s extensive human resources and employee relations experience in manufacturing, warehousing, retail and service environments, as well as her experience as an attorney, give her a broad perspective on the issues facing employers today.
Julie brings a unique combination of technical expertise, practical experience, and humor to businesses, professional associations and community groups as a featured speaker and trainer on a broad range of employment law topics.
Fun fact about Julie: She sang her way to the Minnesota State Fair Talent Contest semi-finals.
Education:
Mini Master of Business Administration, University of St. Thomas
Juris Doctor, William Mitchell College of Law, Cum Laude
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology (Industrial/Organizational emphasis), University of Minnesota
Selected Publications & Presentations:
“Embracing Social Media” Panelist, Minnesota Self-Insurers’ Association (MSIA), March 2011
“Discrimination & Harassment in the Social Media Era,” Minnesota Department of Human Rights 27th Annual Human Rights Conference, December 2010
“Workplace Harassment Awareness,” Southwest Metro Human Resources Association (SWMHRA), November 2010“Workplace Harassment Awareness,” Southwest Metro Human Resources Association (SWMHRA), November 2010
“The HR Implications of Social Media,” St. Paul Human Resources Association (SPHRA), 2010
“Fair Employment Laws: Staying Cool in a Hot Work Environment,” Children’s Physicians Network, 2008
“Employment Law Update,” Minnesota Rural Electric Association (MREA) Education Program for Human Resources Network, 2007
“Privacy at Work: Why Minding Your Own Business Makes Smart Business Sense” US Business Leadership Network (USBLN) National Conference, 2006
