Julianna Lee

Julianna Lee is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan Law School, specializing in family law, domestic violence, and juvenile justice reform. Her career spans roles as a supervising attorney at the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA), the Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia, and the Southern Poverty Law Center.

• Education
• Bachelor’s Degree from Wellesley College
• Master’s Degree from Harvard University
• Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan

Her research focuses on legal advocacy for vulnerable populations, including survivors of domestic violence, children in the justice system, and climate migrants. Recent publications highlight systemic inequities in justice access during the pandemic and the intersection of environmental policy with immigration law.

Articles:

• Remote Justice for Survivors (2022)
• Unequal by Design (2022)

explore trends in crisis-driven legal reforms and environmental justice.

Lee has held leadership roles at LAFLA, managing domestic violence clinics and spearheading policy initiatives. She also co-led the Family Law Coalition in Los Angeles and contributed to statewide juvenile justice reforms in Alabama.