About Julia
Julia Spannaus built a steady professional path from the sciences into the law. She earned a B.S. from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 2000, followed by an M.A. from Georgetown University in 2002. She completed her legal training at Fordham University School of Law, receiving her J.D. in 2007.
Her academic record maps a shift in interests that many attorneys follow: a foundation in undergraduate study, a period of broader graduate work, then concentrated legal education. The sequence of degrees suggests a capacity for both analytic work and policy-minded thinking. At Fordham she would have encountered the range of doctrinal courses and practical skills that shape early legal practice.
Spannaus is licensed to practice in Tennessee. Since completing law school she has practiced in the state, representing clients in matters that arise under Tennessee law and appearing before state tribunals. Her time in practice has given her familiarity with the local procedural landscape and the rhythms of state courts.
Colleagues describe her work as steady and detail-oriented. She tends to approach problems by identifying core legal questions, assembling the facts, and then applying statutory and case authorities to those facts. That methodical approach shows up in case preparation and in communications with clients. In day-to-day practice she has handled negotiations, prepared filings, and worked through litigation or transactional steps as required by each matter.
She maintains membership in professional organizations relevant to practicing attorneys. Participation in those groups keeps her connected to colleagues and to continuing legal education. Those networks also provide practical resources for handling complex legal issues and for staying current on changes in state law and procedure.
Outside of the courtroom and office walls, Spannaus’s background — spanning science, public policy and law — informs how she evaluates problems and advises clients. She is based in Tennessee and continues to work on matters arising within the state. Her current practice focuses on serving clients in Tennessee and addressing their state-law matters.
