Julie Leary

Attorney Julie Leary practices personal injury and appellate law at the Brookfield, Wisconsin-based law firm, Cannon & Dunphy, S.C. She represents clients across the Brookfield and Milwaukee metropolitan areas in Wisconsin. Her legal career demonstrates a profound commitment to advocating for individuals facing challenging circumstances, particularly those requiring skilled representation in complex civil litigation matters.

Ms. Leary's academic journey at Marquette University Law School laid the groundwork for her successful legal career. Her outstanding performance in competitive advocacy earned her recognition as the 9th Best Oralist at the National Appellate Advocacy Competition, highlighting her natural talent for persuasive legal arguments. Dean's list honors and multiple CALI Excellence for the Future Awards in appellate writing and advocacy, international law, community economic development and civil rights coursework further underscore her academic distinction and comprehensive legal education.

During law school, Ms. Leary enhanced her analytical capabilities through her role as a research assistant in international law, collaborating with Professor Ryan Scoville on scholarly projects. Her involvement in student organizations, including leadership positions within the Moot Court Association and the Hispanic Law Student Association, demonstrated her ability to excel academically while contributing meaningfully to her academic community. The Wisconsin Hispanic Lawyers Association's Law Student Scholarship recognized her potential and commitment to the legal profession.

Since joining her current firm in May 2022, Ms. Leary has maintained her dedication to professional growth through active participation in the Association for Women Lawyers and continued involvement with the Wisconsin Hispanic Lawyers Association. Her admission to the State Bar of Wisconsin authorizes her to represent clients throughout the Milwaukee region, where she applies her advocacy training and broad legal knowledge to pursue positive results for individuals seeking legal remedies in personal injury and appellate matters.