Julie Silbert is an associate attorney in the New Orleans office of Kean Miller. She joined the firm in 1994 and practices in the commercial litigation and environmental law group. Julie has extensive experience in the Louisiana energy, petrochemical and manufacturing industry and works with clients regarding litigation strategy and litigation management.

She has experience in litigation involving complex commercial matters, casualty, toxic mold, NORM litigation, and environmental contamination.

Education

Julie earned her B.A., summa cum laude, from the H. Sophie Newcomb College of Tulane University and her J.D., cum laude, from the Tulane University School of Law in 1984. She was a recipient of a Thomas J. Watson Fellowship for international study and travel. She served on the Tulane Law School Moot Court board and is a member of the Order of Barristers. She served as a Law Clerk to the Hon. Walter F. Marcus, Jr., Louisiana Supreme Court, from 1984 to 1985.

Admissions

• Admitted to bar, 1984, Louisiana
• Admitted, U.S. District Court, Eastern, Western, and Middle Districts of Louisiana
• Admitted, U.S. District Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit

Memberships

• New Orleans, Louisiana State and American Bar Associations

Community Service

• Tulane University Dean's Advisory Council.
• Louisiana Bar Foundation Gala Committee (2007-2008).
  
• Member, Advisory Council to the Dean of Arts & Sciences, Tulane University.
  
• Member, New Orleans Pro Bono Project.
• Member, Board of Directors, Jewish Family Service.
• Member, Woman's Energy Network.
• Member, New Orleans Association of Women Attorneys.
• Member, Team in Training: Louisiana Chapter, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.