Julia T.
Guerrein

Bio

Julia is an attorney at MacDonald Illig and a member of the firm’s Environmental Group. She focuses her practice on environmental law and assists clients with a variety of environmental regulatory and compliance matters. Julia combines her legal training with a background in environmental science to help clients navigate complex environmental issues and identify practical solutions. 

Julia Helps Clients With:

• Environmental law and regulatory matters
• Environmental compliance issues
• Environmental policy and regulatory analysis
• Environmental litigation support
• Environmental permitting and regulatory processes
• Legal matters involving environmental protection and land use
  

Julia works with clients to analyze environmental concerns and develop thoughtful legal strategies to address regulatory requirements and environmental challenges.

Approach to Client Service

Julia approaches her work with careful attention to detail and a solution-oriented mindset. Her background in environmental science allows her to analyze environmental issues from both legal and technical perspectives. Clients value her thoughtful approach, creativity in problem-solving, and commitment to helping them navigate complex environmental matters.

Experience and Professional Background

Before joining MacDonald Illig, Julia served as a law clerk for the Vermont Superior Court in St. Johnsbury, Vermont. She also practiced at a law firm in Burlington, Vermont, where her work included litigation matters such as professional liability defense.

During her time in Vermont, Julia also volunteered with Legal Services Vermont, assisting clients through the organization’s Rent Escrow Clinic and Family Law Clinic.

Education and Academic Background

Julia earned her Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from Penn State Behrend in 2019, where she served as Editor-in-Chief of the Behrend Beacon and conducted undergraduate research in environmental science.

She earned her Juris Doctor from Vermont Law School in 2022, an institution recognized for its environmental law programs. During law school, Julia excelled in legal writing and participated as a student clinician in the Vermont Law School Environmental Advocacy Clinic.

In 2022, Julia also earned a Master’s degree in Environmental Policy from the University of Cambridge in Cambridge, England.

Community Connection

An Erie native, Julia is committed to supporting the local community. She enjoys spending time at Presque Isle State Park and taking advantage of the many recreational and cultural opportunities Erie has to offer.