Julia McDonnell

Julia is an Associate in our Civil Litigation group and Family Law group. She summered with the firm in 2024 and completed her Articling term with the firm from 2025 – 2026 after which she was invited to return as an Associate.

Julia attended Queen’s University for her undergraduate studies where she earned her Honours Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and competed for the Queen’s Varsity Women’s Hockey team. She received a combination of academic and athletic scholarships throughout her undergraduate education. She was a finalist in the I@Q Undergraduate Research Competition and received OUA Academic All-Star and USports Academic All-Canadian awards in recognition of her success as a student athlete.

Julia received her law degree from Queen’s University in 2025. While earning her J.D., Julia simultaneously worked as a teaching assistant and research assistant for the Queen’s Faculty of Law. Her approach to the law is rooted in creativity, empathy, and a strong work ethic.

Outside of work, you can find Julia enjoying classic rock music, begrudgingly cheering for the Leafs, diving into a good book, or trying to master new sports. Julia has served on the Board of Directors for Independent Living Centre Kingston since 2023 and is always looking for meaningful ways to get involved with the Kingston community.

 

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Education

  • B.A. (Honours)
    Queen’s University
    Class of 2022
  • J.D.
    Queen’s University
    Class of 2025

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