Julie A.Barnard
Staff Attorney
Labor & Employment
jbarnard@seyfarth.com
Julie helps employers navigate immigration challenges with clarity and confidence, grounded in her federal government experience.
More About Julie
Employers facing immigration challenges turn to Julie for legal guidance shaped by five years inside the federal government. She understands not only the legal framework, but how immigration decisions actually get made—and uses that insight to build strategies that fit each client’s workforce needs.
Julie focuses on complex immigration matters—particularly extraordinary ability cases such as O‑1 and EB‑1 petitions. She works closely with exceptionally talented individuals and helps them advance their careers, contribute their skills to the United States, and seize opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach.
Additionally, Julie is deeply passionate about pro bono work and believes that access to high‑quality legal representation should not be limited by a person’s financial resources. She is committed to assisting individuals from all backgrounds—particularly those facing barriers or vulnerabilities—so they can navigate the immigration system with dignity and confidence. This commitment not only allows her to give back to the community, but also strengthens her skills by keeping her grounded in the human impact of legal work.
Julie focuses on complex immigration matters—particularly extraordinary ability cases such as O‑1 and EB‑1 petitions. She works closely with exceptionally talented individuals and helps them advance their careers, contribute their skills to the United States, and seize opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach.
Additionally, Julie is deeply passionate about pro bono work and believes that access to high‑quality legal representation should not be limited by a person’s financial resources. She is committed to assisting individuals from all backgrounds—particularly those facing barriers or vulnerabilities—so they can navigate the immigration system with dignity and confidence. This commitment not only allows her to give back to the community, but also strengthens her skills by keeping her grounded in the human impact of legal work.
- JD, Tulane University Law School
- Georgia
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- Co-Author, “Higher Wage Levels, Better Odds: Understanding the New H‑1B Lottery Rule,” Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 31, 2025)
- Co-Author, “USCIS Rolls Back Extended EAD Validity: What Employers Need to Know,” Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 9, 2025)
- Co-Author, “Social Media Goes Public: Expanded Digital Vetting for H-1B and H-4 Visa Applicants,” Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 5, 2025)
- Co-Author, “Time to Cash In: USCIS Announces Implementation of $100,000 Filing Fee for H-1Bs,” Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 24, 2025)
Julie helps employers navigate immigration challenges with clarity and confidence, grounded in her federal government experience.
More About Julie
Employers facing immigration challenges turn to Julie for legal guidance shaped by five years inside the federal government. She understands not only the legal framework, but how immigration decisions actually get made—and uses that insight to build strategies that fit each client’s workforce needs.
Julie focuses on complex immigration matters—particularly extraordinary ability cases such as O‑1 and EB‑1 petitions. She works closely with exceptionally talented individuals and helps them advance their careers, contribute their skills to the United States, and seize opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach.
Additionally, Julie is deeply passionate about pro bono work and believes that access to high‑quality legal representation should not be limited by a person’s financial resources. She is committed to assisting individuals from all backgrounds—particularly those facing barriers or vulnerabilities—so they can navigate the immigration system with dignity and confidence. This commitment not only allows her to give back to the community, but also strengthens her skills by keeping her grounded in the human impact of legal work.
Julie focuses on complex immigration matters—particularly extraordinary ability cases such as O‑1 and EB‑1 petitions. She works closely with exceptionally talented individuals and helps them advance their careers, contribute their skills to the United States, and seize opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach.
Additionally, Julie is deeply passionate about pro bono work and believes that access to high‑quality legal representation should not be limited by a person’s financial resources. She is committed to assisting individuals from all backgrounds—particularly those facing barriers or vulnerabilities—so they can navigate the immigration system with dignity and confidence. This commitment not only allows her to give back to the community, but also strengthens her skills by keeping her grounded in the human impact of legal work.
- JD, Tulane University Law School
- Georgia
Related Services
Related News & Insights
-
Legal Update
Dec 31, 2025
Higher Wage Levels, Better Odds: Understanding the New H‑1B Lottery Rule
-
Legal Update
Dec 9, 2025
USCIS Rolls Back Extended EAD Validity: What Employers Need to Know
-
Legal Update
Dec 5, 2025
Social Media Goes Public: Expanded Digital Vetting for H-1B and H-4 Visa Applicants
-
Legal Update
Oct 24, 2025
Time to Cash In: USCIS Announces Implementation of $100,000 Filing Fee for H-1Bs
- Co-Author, “Higher Wage Levels, Better Odds: Understanding the New H‑1B Lottery Rule,” Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 31, 2025)
- Co-Author, “USCIS Rolls Back Extended EAD Validity: What Employers Need to Know,” Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 9, 2025)
- Co-Author, “Social Media Goes Public: Expanded Digital Vetting for H-1B and H-4 Visa Applicants,” Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 5, 2025)
- Co-Author, “Time to Cash In: USCIS Announces Implementation of $100,000 Filing Fee for H-1Bs,” Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 24, 2025)