Julie A. Dunne represents employers and management, particularly in the retail industry, with respect to employment matters. She most frequently defends employers in wage and hour class actions under both California laws and the Fair Labor Standards Act. 

She appears before state and federal courts, as well as administrative agencies. She has particular experience with claims arising under the California Labor Code and Wage Orders, and the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. Additionally, Julie advises employers regarding compliance with California wage and hour laws and the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. 

Julie is co-chair of the firm's Retail Practice Group and is a core group member of the Wage and Hour Practice Group. She also is a member of the firm’s Board of Directors.

Prior to joining Littler Mendelson, Julie worked for another firm for 14 years. She previously served as a summer extern to the Honorable Gordon Thompson, Jr., United States District Court Judge in San Diego, California.

PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS

• Chair, Wage and Hour Subcommittee - National Retail Federation
• Former co-chair, Labor and Employment Law Section - San Diego County Bar Association

RECOGNITION

• Named, Best Lawyers in America, 2011-2012
• Named, Honors Edition - Who's Who Among Executives and Professionals, 2008-2009
• Named, Legal 500 US - Employment Law Counseling, 2007
• Member, Trial Lawyer Honorary Society - Litigation Counsel of America