Ms. Julianne Echols was raised in Chicago, Illinois and graduated from Tulane University with a BSM in 1985. She attended Loyola Law School and matriculated in 1992. Ms. Echols was a law clerk for then Magistrate Lance Africk during law school and beyond. Ms. Echols practices as Special Counsel for the firm concentrating in toxic torts and environmental litigation. In the past she has represented automotive manufacturers, such as Ford Motor Company, Nissan, and Toyota among others, from the inception of the lawsuit through trial. She has also defended medical malpractice actions on behalf of all types of medical personnel and facilities as an Assistant Attorney General for the State. Ms. Echols has also defended management in numerous employment matters including the LSU Medical School and other employment matters for the State. Over the past three decades, she has also represented asbestos clients for premises liability, asbestos and product liability.