Julie S. Maresca

Julie S. Maresca is of counsel based in the Los Angeles, California, office of Jackson Lewis. While her focus is on labor and employment matters, Julie provides invaluable advice and counsel to companies navigating the complex legal landscape.

As a member of both the firm’s Advice and Counsel practice group and the California Advice and Counsel resource group, Julie delivers practical guidance to national and California employers. Her expertise spans a wide range of multi-disciplinary issues, ensuring that businesses receive comprehensive legal support.

• Policy Implementation: Julie advises on policy development and implementation, ensuring alignment with legal requirements.
• Corporate Changes: She assists clients during reorganizations, onboarding, terminations, and separation agreements.
• Workplace Investigations: Julie conducts thorough investigations to address employee concerns and maintain a fair work environment.
• California Compliance: She navigates the complex web of California policies and procedures, safeguarding clients from litigation risks.

Julie’s unique background includes previously leading in-house Human Resources departments, and she combines legal acumen with business acuity. Julie advises employers in implementing policies and skillfully managing the human side of corporate changes—whether it’s reorganizations, onboarding, terminations, or workplace investigations. She crafts and maintains employment policies that are not only legally sound but also pragmatic and adaptable to real-world industry needs. Her meticulous approach ensures compliance and mitigates the risk of protracted litigation.

Prior to joining Jackson Lewis, Julie held positions as associate general counsel in a nationwide retail chain and as general counsel of a global media licensing organization.