Julie Burke

Partner
Email: jb@hkw-law.com
Phone: 770-953-0995

Julie Burke is a seasoned litigator and trial lawyer who focuses her practice on employee-employer lawsuits. She has successfully represented clients in a variety of lawsuits against their employer, including cases involving disability under the ADA, discrimination under Title VII, leave protected by the FMLA, and payment of wages under the FLSA. Julie also represents clients who are fired in retaliation for asserting their rights under federal law.

In addition to federal discrimination and retaliation work, Julie has extensive experience representing clients in breach of contract, sexual harassment, sexual assault, and privacy invasion lawsuits, among others.

Julie also reviews and advises clients on employment contracts, particularly those concerning non-competition covenants, prospective employment, and severance.

Practice Areas

Employment Litigation
Employment Contract Review
Tort Litigation
Contract Litigation

Admissions

Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia
U.S. District court, Middle District of Georgia
Georgia Supreme Court and Court of Appeals
Georgia Superior and State Courts

Honors & Awards

Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine, 2021-22, 2024
Super Lawyers Honoree, Thomson Reuters, 2023-25

Education

University of Georgia School of Law, J.D.
- Summa cum laude
- Law Review, Notes Editor
- Member, Order of the Coif
Emory University, B.A., Political Science
- Magna cum laude
- Champion, National Debate Tournament (2007)
- Phi Beta Kappa