Julia E. Markley is a litigation partner in the Portland, Oregon office of
Perkins Coie LLP. She has 14 years of legal experience in the federal and state
courts. Her clients include companies in the construction, communications,
technology, energy, mining, manufacturing, food, and retail
industries.
Julia's diverse litigation practice includes complex
business, class action, intellectual property, franchise and employment
disputes. She has also handled cases involving political and constitutional law
issues. Julia has tried several cases and arbitrations to conclusion. She
represents clients on appeal and has significant experience in the Ninth Circuit
and Oregon appellate courts.
Julia is a recognized leader in the legal
community. She served as the founding president of the
Oregon Asian Pacific American Bar
Association in 2009 - 2010. Julia is a former board member of
Oregon Women Lawyers (OWLS) and an active member of OWLS, the
Defense
Research Institute (DRI), and the
Federal Bar Association of
Oregon. She has advised U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley, former
Governor Ted Kulongoski, and the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon
on judicial appointments. In 2013, she received OWLS’ Judge Mercedes Deiz Award
for outstanding contributions to promoting minorities in the legal profession
and the community.