Julia Trankiem Whitley

Julia Trankiem Whitley is a highly experienced attorney currently serving as a Partner at Seyfarth Shaw LLP since June 2024. Prior to this position, Julia held the role of Partner at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP from January 2018 to June 2024 and at Reed Smith LLP from October 2010 to January 2018. Julia's practice centers on representing management in various employment matters, particularly in class and collective actions under the FLSA and state wage and hour laws. Julia has also provided counsel to employers during complex FLSA investigations. Julia's legal career began with roles as an Associate at Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP and externships with the Honorable Stephen Reinhardt and the Honorable John E. Ryan. Julia earned a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School and a BA in Business-Economics and English from UCLA.