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Julia E. Guttman
Senior Counsel

Overview

Following a thirty-year career representing corporations and senior corporate officers, Julia Guttman served as General Counsel of Baker Botts until her retirement from the partnership as of January 1, 2024. 

After graduation from law school, Julia served as a law clerk to Chief Judge Patricia M. Wald of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Prior to joining Baker Botts in 2001, Julia Guttman was a partner with the white collar boutique Miller, Cassidy, Larroca & Lewin, L.L.P.

Admissions & Affiliations

  • District of Columbia Bar
  • United States Courts of Appeals for the District of Columbia, Second, and Federal Circuits
  • United States District Court for the District of Columbia
  • United States Supreme Court
  • Women's White Collar Defense Association of Washington, D.C.

Education

  • J.D., Yale Law School 1985
    Notes Editor, Yale Law Journal
  • B.A., Social Studies, Radcliffe College of Harvard University 1982
    magna cum laude
    Phi Beta Kappa Class Marshall (First in Class)

Awards and Community

Listed in The Best Lawyers in America, 2010-2018

Recognized as a Washington D.C. Super Lawyer, 2009-2018

Named one of “Washington’s Best Lawyers” by Washingtonian Magazine, 2004, 2007, 2009, 2011-2012, 2013-2014 & 2015-2016