Julia A. Lopez

Julia A. Lopez has a diverse and extensive work experience. Julia A. currently holds the position of Vice President of Programs - Su Carrera at the Hispanic National Bar Association since September 2023. Julia A. previously served as the HNBA National Finance Director from September 2020 to September 2023. Additionally, they are an Advisory Committee Member at Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) since January 2021.

Prior to their current roles, Julia worked as a Litigation Partner at Reed Smith LLP starting from September 2014. Julia A. also held the position of Past President at the Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey from November 2009.

Julia's early career includes a role as a Law Clerk at the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey under Hon. Esther Salas from September 2012 to September 2014. Before that, they worked as an Associate at Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer from September 2007 to August 2012.

Julia A. gained valuable experience as a Law Clerk at the Supreme Court of New Jersey under Hon. John E. Wallace, Jr. from September 2006 to August 2007. Julia also served as the Editor-in-Chief at Rutgers Law Review from September 2005 to May 2006.

Furthermore, they had the opportunity to work as a Summer Associate at Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer from May 2005 to August 2005 and as a Judicial Intern at the Supreme Court of New Jersey under Hon. James R. Zazzali (Retired) from September 2004 to May 2005, where they gained skills in legal research and analysis.

Julia A. Lopez started their education at Elizabeth High School, where they obtained their High School Diploma from 1991 to 1995. Julia A. then attended Georgetown University McDonough School of Business from 1995 to 1999, earning a B.S.B.A. degree with a focus on Marketing and English. Later on, from 2003 to 2006, Julia attended Rutgers Law School and completed their Juris Doctorate degree.