Julie Lopiccolo brings a balance of courtroom advocacy and cooperative negotiation to her practice, knowing when to apply strategic pressure or seek compromise. She enhances her skills through continuous training in effective negotiation techniques, always focusing on achieving favorable outcomes.

Julie prioritizes trust and open communication with her clients, aiming to achieve the best results in every case. Her clients commend her honesty, professionalism, and attentiveness, often referring others to her for legal counsel. Since joining the firm in 2013, she has handled a wide range of cases, including contract disputes, trust disagreements, and family law matters involving custody and support.

Julie earned her Juris Doctor, graduating summa cum laude from Whittier College School of Law, where she served as Executive Editor of the Law Review and was recognized as Outstanding Graduate in International and Comparative Law. Her education also includes international studies in Thailand and Spain, focusing on advanced international politics and law.

As a lifelong resident of Orange County, Julie is dedicated to community initiatives, especially child safety. She is a well-regarded speaker on water safety, and her testimony in Sacramento contributed to the strengthening of child injury prevention laws. Julie is currently collaborating on a National Water Safety Action Plan to help protect children nationwide.

Orange County Bar Association

Whittier Law School, J.D., Summa Cum Laude, 2010

International Law and Policy, Universidad de Cantabria, Santander, Spain, 2007

Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, 2005

San Diego State University, B.A. History with honors, 2005

Orange Chamber of Commerce – Board of Director, 2024-2027

California Water Safety Coalition – Board Member, 2021-2024

Jasper Ray Foundation – Co-Founder and President, 2014-2024

National Water Safety Action Plan – Co-Chair, 2020-2022

National Organization of Women Business Owners – Board Member, 2015-2021

Orange County Drowning Prevention Coalition – Founding Member, 2015-2024

Where are the Victims? The New Trafficking Victims Protection Act’s Triumphs and Failures in Identifying and Protecting Victims of Human Trafficking, Whittier Law Review 2009 9 Vol 30 Number 4.

Good Neighbor Podcast 

Aquatics International Power Issue 2024-2024
Outstanding Attorney Under 40, Remarkable Women Awards-2020
Blue Ribbon Award for Prevention of Child Abuse, Raise Foundation-2017
Summa Cum Laude, Whittier Law School-2010
Outstanding Graduate, International and Comparative Law, Whittier Law School-2010
San Diego State University Honors with Distinction in History-2005

Safer California Conference 2020, November 17 & 18, 2020, Enforcement Challenges to California SB 442

Southern California Water Safety Summit, Wednesday March 6, 2019, SB 442 Pool Barrier Legislation Implementation