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Overview

As a CPA with an MBA, Julia draws on her accounting and business background to provide clients with a holistic approach in a range of real estate transactions.

With a lifelong love of numbers, Julia first went to college to study accounting, but an accounting professor told her she had an attorney's mind. The observation fit Julia's growing instinct that she'd prefer a career where she had more opportunities to develop creative solutions. After completion of her MBA with an accounting focus, Julia enrolled in law school.

Julia previously served as a summer associate at Husch Blackwell, working on real estate development matters and private wealth tax matters, before joining the firm as a full associate. She now assists clients with securing private and public financing, acquiring and disposing assets, drafting corporate documents, and handling development matters.

Julia's background as a CPA has provided her with a solid understanding of business and accounting concepts, which allows her to apply a holistic approach when providing legal services. Alongside her real estate work, Julia maintains an active pro-bono practice with a particular focus on promoting minority owned businesses.

Services

Education

  • J.D., Saint Louis University School of Law
    • ABA Journal of Labor & Employment Law, Staff Editor
    • Dean’s List
    • Student Bar Association, Executive Vice President of Finance
    • Women Law Student Association
    • Black Law Student Association
    • Tax Club
  • M.B.A., Rockhurst University
    • Accounting
  • B.S.B.A., Rockhurst University
    • cum laude
    • Accounting and Spanish

Admissions

  • Missouri

Professional Memberships and Certifications

  • Certified Public Accountant (Missouri)
  • American Bar Association 
  • Bar Association of Metropolitan St Louis
  • Women Lawyers' Association of Greater St. Louis (WLA)
  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Languages

  • Spanish, proficient
2024 Pro Bono Champion
Outside the Office

Julia loves both fashion and travel and likes to combine her interests with visits to Milan and Florence, cities her family currently resides in. She has visited more than 20 countries thus far, and next on her bucket list are Greece, Ireland and a trip home to the Philippines. When Julia is not abroad or planning her next trip, you can find Julia at the local dog park with her French Bulldog Theo. 

Community Leadership
  • St. Patrick’s Center, Young Friends Development Board Member
  • DePaul USA, Young Professionals Board Member and Chair
  • Gateway EITC Community Coalition, Volunteer Tax Preparer