Julie Aust Welly represents clients in complex litigation matters in both federal and state courts, with a focus on appellate and regulatory litigation. Ms. Welly also maintains a robust pro bono practice, with a particular emphasis on reproductive rights and immigration.

Prior to joining the firm as an associate, Ms. Welly clerked for the Honorable Helene N. White of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and the Honorable Judith E. Levy of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. She also interned for the Honorable Michael A. Rosas, Administrative Law Judge of the National Labor Relations Board.

Previously, Ms. Welly was a senior paralegal at a global immigration firm.

 

Publications

Recognition

  • Named to the High Honor Roll of the 2024 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll

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Credentials

  • Education

    • JD, University of Michigan Law School, 2018

      cum laude

      Managing Notes Editor, Journal of Law Reform

      Semifinalist, Campbell Moot Court

      Lead Author (Executive Board), Campbell Moot Court
    • BA, Religious Studies, Yale, 2014

      Honors
  • Admissions

    • District of Columbia

    • US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

    • US District Court for the District of Columbia

    • US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan

    • US District Court for the Western District of Michigan

  • Clerkships

    • The Hon. Helene White, US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, 2021 - 2022

    • The Hon. Judith Levy, US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, 2019 - 2021

Credentials

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