Julie Moroney

Julie Moroney is in the business of righting wrongs. As a lawyer in the Civil Rights practice group, she fights for those who have been harmed by police officers, jail officials, and other government actors. Julie’s fierce advocacy is rooted in a deep sense of empathy and warmth. She sees her job as a storyteller—amplifying her clients’ stories for the world to hear and translating their stories for the legal system to understand.

Julie joined Robins Kaplan following two federal clerkships. She first clerked for Judge Ronald M. Gould in the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and later for Judge Katherine M. Menendez in the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota. Julie leverages the insights she gained from clerking to help clients navigate the complexities of federal court proceedings.

Before clerking, Julie graduated magna cum laude from the University of Michigan Law School. There, she enjoyed representing clients through the Federal Appellate Litigation Clinic, working as a research and teaching assistant, and serving as an editor for the Michigan Law Review. While in law school, Julie cultivated an interest in civil rights through interning with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights and Gender Justice, a Midwest-based impact litigation organization. Julie also has a deep commitment to pro bono and provided more than 100 hours of pro bono legal service in law school. 

Education

• University of Michigan Law School, magna cum laude, Order of the Coif (2021)
• University of North Carolina, B.S. in Business Administration; B.A. in Political Science, highest honors (2015)

Representative Matters

$2.75 Million Settlement; Green v. Does et al.: Robins Kaplan’s civil rights team obtained a $2.75 million settlement for client Deyonta Green, who was denied access to critical healthcare while incarcerated at Anoka County Jail, leading to severe and long-lasting injuries. Green, who struggled with addiction issues, entered the jail on February 5, 2022, shortly after his most recent drug use. Jail officials and medical staff were fully aware of the risks associated with opioid and stimulant withdrawal and the critical importance of properly utilizing and tapering medication-assisted treatment. Despite Green having a valid prescription for Suboxone, a medication critical for managing his withdrawal symptoms, jail medical staff refused to provide him with the medication. At the time of Green’s incarceration, Anoka County Jail contracted with MEnD Correctional Care, a now-bankrupt healthcare company, to deliver medical services. MEnD repeatedly failed to meet its contractual obligations, including providing adequate staffing at the jail. As a result, Green endured severe withdrawal symptoms, including tremors, nausea, sleep disturbances, and eating problems. His deteriorating condition was well-documented by jail staff, but no medical intervention was provided.

• Named a “North Star Lawyer” by the Minnesota State Bar Association for providing at least 50 hours of pro bono legal services (2023)

Civic

• Federal Appellate Litigation Clinic, Student Attorney (2020-2021)

Professional

• Minnesota Association for Justice
• Disability Rights Bar Association
• Federal Bar Association, Newer Lawyers Committee
• Washington State Bar Association, Civil Rights Section (2021-2022)

Speeches

• Section 1983 - Civil Rights Litigation in Practice
  Presenter, University of South Dakota School of Law (November 13, 2024)
• Future-Proof: Exploring Tomorrow’s Trends and Teachable Moments
  ​Moderator, Robins Kaplan LLP Trial Advocacy Seminar, Minneapolis, Minnesota (October 30, 2024)

Articles

• Reviving Negotiated Rulemaking for an Accessible Internet, 119 MICH. L. REV. 1581 (2021).