Julie Wilson Lascano

Associate

New York

+1 212 378 7600

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Areas of Work

Commercial Trials & Litigation, Trade Secrets, Financial Services, Financial Services Litigation

Languages

German

Overview

Julie Wilson Lascano maintains a broad-based commercial litigation practice, representing public and private companies before state and federal courts. Her practice involves all phases of litigation, from managing broad discovery to drafting dispositive motions and appellate briefs. She has tried multiple cases, including managing the associate team of a $400 million fine art coverage dispute. Her varied experience includes commercial business disputes, insurance coverage, internal investigations, and trade secret matters. Julie has represented clients across a broad array of industries, including in the financial services, media, beauty, insurance, and start-up sectors.

Active in her pro bono practice, Julie has represented clients in housing, LGBTQ+, and judgment enforcement matters, including successfully enforcing a significant child support judgment and negotiating a settlement for a formerly unhoused veteran. Julie co-authors Steptoe's popular SDNY BLOG.

New York
US District Court, Southern District of New York
US District Court, Eastern District of New York
US Court of Appeals, Second Circuit

J.D., University of Texas School of Law, 2019, with Honors; Submissions Editor, Texas International Law Journal
B.A., Tufts University, 2014, Dean's List, International Relations and German Studies

Areas of Work

Representative Matters

Represented an insurer in a $400 million fine art coverage dispute and, after a three-week trial, secured judgment for the insurer. The trial victory was recognized by AmLaw’s Litigation Daily.
Represented leading global beauty company in trade secret misappropriation litigation in the Southern District of New York against a competitor in the fragrance industry and former fragrance business employees.
Represented satellite television company in a preliminary injunction action brought by mass media and entertainment company.
Represented shipping company in trade secret misappropriation litigation and arbitration against a competitor and former employee.
Represented tech company co-founder in bringing fraud, California Corporate Securities Law, and contract claims related to a de-SPAC transaction.
Represented a Class I freight railroad company in opposing a control proceeding before the Surface Transportation Board.
Authored internal report for financial services company reviewing policies for investigating and addressing sexual harassment complaints.