Julie Choi Hawkinson

Founding Partner

Julie represents insurers in respect of technology, media, intellectual property, privacy, and D&O claims. She has particular experience with complex and high-stakes class action claims in privacy, technology, and media exposures such as IP, defamation, software implementation, advertising, consumer privacy, and data breach litigation. Julie is most proud of founding Atheria with incredible people who champion diversity, inclusion, and belonging as much as she does. She is active in numerous organizations that support and provide opportunities to underrepresented groups in the legal profession. Julie earned her J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law, and her B.S. (cum laude) from the University of Southern California.

Panelist, "Getting More Color on Top: Successful Strategies to Promote Diverse Associates to Partners" (September 12, 2019)

Panelist, “Smallish: Working at or With Small and Mid-Sized Law Firms” (August 20, 2020)'

Supporting the Workforce Shift in Insurance

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323-356-7042

Julie.Hawkinson@atherialaw.com

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Julie Choi Hawkinson

Founding Partner

Panelist, "Getting More Color on Top: Successful Strategies to Promote Diverse Associates to Partners" (September 12, 2019)

Panelist, “Smallish: Working at or With Small and Mid-Sized Law Firms” (August 20, 2020)'

Supporting the Workforce Shift in Insurance

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323-356-7042

Julie.Hawkinson@atherialaw.com

Education

B.S., University of Southern California, 1997; J.D., University of California, Berkeley School of Law, 2000

Certifications and Licenses

State Bar of California, 2001

Affiliations

California Minority Counsel Program (CMCP); Asian American Insurance Network (AAIN);

Honors and Awards

Community Involvement

Julie is a passionate advocate for underrepresented groups and is actively involved in her community through various local organizations like Koreatown Youth + Community Center (KYCC) and the Hollywood Food Coalition. She is also on the firm's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee.

Publications

Co-Author, https://www.theclm.org/Magazine/articles/Biometric-Battle-Goes-to-Court/1857;

Speaking Engagements

10/16/2023 Panelist, “Authentic Leadership and Changing the Paradigm” Women in Cyber Luncheon NetDiligence Cyber Risk Summit Beverly Hills, CA 8/30/2023 Panelist, The Web Tracking Litigation Tsunami: Trends, Tactics and Tales from the Trenches. ABA Litigation Section Webinar 10/11/2022 Panelist, “Sector Risk: Media in Cyber and Cyber in Media” NetDiligence Cyber Risk Summit Santa Monica, CA 8/20/2020 Panelist, “Working With or At Small and Mid-Size Firms” California Minority Counsel Program Webinar; Panelist, "Getting More Color on Top: Successful Strategies to Promote Diverse Associates to Partners" (September 12, 2019)