Advertising Law Commercial Litigation Litigation - Intellectual Property Litigation - Patent
Julia E. Markley
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Julia E. Markley is a litigation partner in the Portland, Oregon office of Perkins Coie LLP. She has 14 years of legal experience in the federal and state courts. Her clients include companies in the construction, communications, technology, energy, mining, manufacturing, food, and retail industries.
Julia's diverse litigation practice includes complex business, class action, intellectual property, franchise and employment disputes. She has also handled cases involving political and constitutional law issues. Julia has tried several cases and arbitrations to conclusion. She represents clients on appeal and has significant experience in the Ninth Circuit and Oregon appellate courts.
Julia is a recognized leader in the legal community. She served as the founding president of the Oregon Asian Pacific American Bar Association in 2009 - 2010. Julia is a former board member of Oregon Women Lawyers (OWLS) and an active member of OWLS, the Defense Research Institute (DRI), and the Federal Bar Association of Oregon. She has advised U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley, former Governor Ted Kulongoski, and the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon on judicial appointments. In 2013, she received OWLS’ Judge Mercedes Deiz Award for outstanding contributions to promoting minorities in the legal profession and the community.
Julia's diverse litigation practice includes complex business, class action, intellectual property, franchise and employment disputes. She has also handled cases involving political and constitutional law issues. Julia has tried several cases and arbitrations to conclusion. She represents clients on appeal and has significant experience in the Ninth Circuit and Oregon appellate courts.
Julia is a recognized leader in the legal community. She served as the founding president of the Oregon Asian Pacific American Bar Association in 2009 - 2010. Julia is a former board member of Oregon Women Lawyers (OWLS) and an active member of OWLS, the Defense Research Institute (DRI), and the Federal Bar Association of Oregon. She has advised U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley, former Governor Ted Kulongoski, and the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon on judicial appointments. In 2013, she received OWLS’ Judge Mercedes Deiz Award for outstanding contributions to promoting minorities in the legal profession and the community.
Overview
- Filipino
- French
- Spanish
- University of Washington, J.D., graduated 1999
- Stanford University, BA
- Oregon, Oregon State Bar
- Washington, Washington State Bar Association
- Defense Research Institute (DRI), - Member
- Federal Bar Association of Oregon: - Member
- Filipino Lawyers of Washington - Member
- National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA), - Member
- Oregon Asian Pacific American Bar Association (OAPABA): - Member
- Oregon Minority Lawyer Association - Member
- Oregon Women Lawyers: - Member
- Oregon - Supreme Court
- Filipino
- French
- Spanish
- Oregon, Oregon State Bar
- Washington, Washington State Bar Association
- Defense Research Institute (DRI), - Member
- Federal Bar Association of Oregon: - Member
- Filipino Lawyers of Washington - Member
- National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA), - Member
- Oregon Asian Pacific American Bar Association (OAPABA): - Member
- Oregon Minority Lawyer Association - Member
- Oregon Women Lawyers: - Member
- University of Washington, J.D., graduated 1999
- Stanford University, BA
- Oregon - Supreme Court
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Litigation - Patent, Portland, OR (2022)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Advertising Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Litigation - Patent
Awards:
- Recognized as a "Diversity Champion," Oregon State Bar Convocation on Equality, 2011
- Co-Recipient of Willamette Management Associates "Standard of Excellence" Award for article titled “The Sport of Kings: Promise and Perils of 21st Century Patent Litigation," 2009
- Co-Recipient of Perkins Coie "Pro Bono Leadership Award," 2009
- Listed in Oregon Law & Politics, “Oregon Rising Stars,” 2008 - 2013
- Named one of the Portland Business Journal's "Forty Under 40," 2012
- Recipient, Oregon Area Jewish Committee’s "Judge Learned Hand Emerging Leader Award," 2012
- Recipient, Oregon Women Lawyers’ Judge Mercedes Deiz Award, 2013
News & Media
Case History
Cases
- Other Court Admissions
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon
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