Julia Fitzgerald
Associate | Philadelphia
Julia Fitzgerald

Julia Fitzgerald is an associate in Dechert’s Securities and Complex Litigation group, where she focuses her practice on complex civil litigation matters.  She litigates in state and federal court in both trial and appellate proceedings, and she has assisted clients in internal investigations.

Ms. Fitzgerald’s experience includes representing corporations, directors, and officers in litigation involving derivative claims, board mismanagement, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and labor and employment disputes.

Prior to joining Dechert, Ms. Fitzgerald clerked for the Honorable John R. Padova in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Ms. Fitzgerald was a summer associate at Dechert before graduating from law school.

  • Exemplary Pro Bono Service Award: 400+ hours University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School
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    • Cornell University, B.A.
    • University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, J.D., magna cum laude
    • Pennsylvania
    • United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
    • United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
    • United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Honorable John R. Padova