Julie Choi Hawkinson represents insurers in technology, media, intellectual property, privacy, and directors and officers liability claims. She has particular experience with complex and high-stakes class actions involving consumer privacy, data breaches, defamation, software implementation, advertising, and intellectual property disputes. Julie is a founding member of Atheria and is most proud of building a firm with colleagues who champion diversity, inclusion, and belonging. She earned her J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law in 2000 and her B.S. from the University of Southern California. Julie is admitted to the State Bar of California and is active in the California Minority Counsel Program (CMCP) and the Asian American Insurance Network (AAIN). She is also a dedicated advocate for underrepresented groups, serving her community through organizations such as the Koreatown Youth + Community Center (KYCC) and the Hollywood Food Coalition, and she is a member of Atheria’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. Julie contributes to the field through publications and frequent speaking engagements. She has written on emerging issues in cyber and biometric litigation and has spoken at national industry events including NetDiligence Cyber Risk Summits and programs hosted by the ABA Litigation Section and the California Minority Counsel Program. Outside the office, Julie enjoys spending time with her family and engaging in community-based initiatives.