Bio
Julie Bonasso is a Managing Director in the In-House Practice Group of Major, Lindsey & Africa's Philadelphia office. Prior to joining MLA, she was an in-house attorney for a public company specializing in healthcare information technology. Before going in-house, Julie was a corporate and securities associate at Pepper Hamilton and Drinker Biddle.
Julie Bonasso collaborates in her practice with her colleague, Deborah Thompson. Jointly they have more than 20 years of experience practicing law at several top firms and in-house in the Philadelphia legal community. Together they work on placing attorneys in corporations at all levels from counsel to General Counsel. They serve a broad spectrum of industries, including the insurance, pharmaceutical, financial services, telecommunications, manufacturing and energy industries. Julie also partners with Debbie to place lateral partners and associates in top national and regional law firms.
They believe their team approach allows them to provide clients and candidates with an unsurpassed level of service and accessibility. Because they are both intensively involved in all aspects of the search process, they are able to handle each search with superior efficiency and responsiveness. Their collective experience gained in both the law firm and in-house environments bolsters their ability to provide career counseling to attorneys at all stages of their careers. In addition, their diverse backgrounds enable them to better understand their clients and find exceptional candidates that match their hiring needs.
Education
- Temple University School of Law; J.D., cum laude
- West Virginia University; B.S., finance