Overview
Julia is an Associate in the firm’s Litigation practice.
A Washington native, Julia earned her J.D. from Seattle University School of Law, graduating summa cum laude. Julia is a former Foster Garvey summer associate and was an extern with Federal Magistrate Judge Michelle L. Peterson of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. Additionally, in law school she acted as a research assistant for both Professor Brooke Coleman and Judge Leonard J. Feldman of the Division I Court of Appeals, the later of whom she co-authored a law review article with.
While in law school, Julia received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Complex Litigation; Negotiations; Federal Litigation; and the Homeless Rights Advocacy Clinic.
In her spare time, Julia is an avid swimmer and can often be found researching her next travel adventure.
Areas of Focus
Admissions
- Washington
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
Education
- J.D., Seattle University School of Law (summa cum laude), 2023
- Order of the Barristers
- Seattle University Law Review, Executive Editor at Large
- Public Interest Law Foundation, President
- Alternative Dispute Resolution Board, Executive Vice President
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award
- Dean’s List
- B.A., University of Southern California, International Relations (Global Business), Religion, 2019
- Trustee Scholar
Clerkships
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, Federal Magistrate Judge Michelle L. Peterson, Extern, 2021
Professional Activities
American Bar Association, Member, 2021-present
- Judicial Intern Opportunity Program (JIOP) Scholar
- Litigation Section
- Young Lawyers Division
- Campaign for Equal Justice, Associates Committee Member, 2023-present
King County Bar Association, Member, 2023-present
- Alternative Dispute Resolution Section
- Appellate Practice Section
- New Lawyers Division
Washington State Bar Association, Member, 2023-present
- Dispute Resolution Section, Young Lawyers Liaison, 2024-present
- Litigation Section
- William L. Dwyer American Inn of Court, Member, 2022-present
News & Insights
News
Julia Doherty and Legal Counsel for Youth and Children Assist Client in Gender-Affirming Name Change
01.29.25
The Associates Campaign for Equal Justice Raises More Than $400,000
11.20.24
Foster Garvey Recognized by the Campaign for Equal Justice
11.30.23
Foster Garvey Welcomes 2023 Fall Class in Seattle and New York
09.18.23
Publications
“The Class of Injuries Test: A Unifying Proposal to Determining Duty, Proximate Cause, and Superseding Cause in Negligence Claims,” Seattle University Law Review
07.17.24
“The Class of Injuries Test: A Unifying Proposal to Determining Duty, Proximate Cause, and Superseding Cause in Negligence Claims”
07.01.24
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