Julie A. Ortiz

Julie A. Ortiz is Senior Counsel in Tyson & Mendes’ New York office. Ms. Ortiz is a seasoned litigator with over 20 years of experience in the areas of municipal liability, civil rights defense, labor and employment, education law, and high-exposure insurance defense litigation.

Ms. Ortiz has extensive experience representing public entities, including the City of New York, County of Westchester, and other municipalities throughout New York State. She has served as union counsel for a large New York City labor union where she handled employment grievances and civil rights litigation under 42 U.S.C. §1983. She has litigated extensively in federal and state courts, as well as various administrative forums, and has a demonstrated record of success in motion practice. A skilled negotiator, Ms. Ortiz has successfully limited litigation exposure for both private and public clients.

Ms. Ortiz obtained her J.D. from the City University School of Law in 2004, where she served in the Family Law clinic and as a teaching advisor for both Evidence and Trial Practice. She was also an active member in the Latin American Law Student Association. Ms. Ortiz obtained her B.S. from John Jay College of Criminal Justice with a minor in English. She is licensed to practice law in New York.

In her free time, Ms. Ortiz enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter. She is a professionally trained baker and an avid Yankees fan.