Julie Nelson
About Julie Nelson
Julie Nelson serves as the Vice President and Assistant General Counsel for Employment and Immigration at Oportun, where she has worked since 2022. With over 15 years of experience in HR legal partnership, she specializes in litigation management, employee relations, and compliance auditing.
Current Role at Oportun
Julie Nelson serves as the Vice President and Assistant General Counsel for Employment and Immigration at Oportun. She has held this position since 2022. In her current role, she focuses on legal matters related to employment and immigration, leveraging her extensive background in HR legal practices. Her responsibilities include overseeing litigation management and risk mitigation strategies.
Previous Experience at Oportun
Prior to her current role, Julie Nelson worked at Oportun as the Senior Director and Senior Employment & Immigration Counsel from 2017 to 2022. During her five years in this position, she developed expertise in employee relations and compliance, contributing to the company's legal framework and operational policies.
Education and Legal Qualifications
Julie Nelson earned her Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications from the University of California, Davis. She furthered her education by obtaining a Juris Doctor degree from Santa Clara University School of Law. Her academic background provides a solid foundation for her legal career, particularly in the areas of employment law and compliance.
Legal Career Background
Julie Nelson has over 15 years of experience as an HR Legal Business Partner, primarily in the manufacturing and high-tech industries. Her previous roles include serving as Senior Counsel at Paragon Legal and as Assistant General Counsel at New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc. (NUMMI). She has also worked as a Senior Attorney at FLEX by Fenwick, where she gained further experience in employment law.
Specialization and Expertise
Julie Nelson specializes in employee relations counseling and the development of performance management tools. She has a strong focus on auditing hiring and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) practices to ensure compliance. Additionally, she has implemented new leave of absence and accommodation programs, demonstrating her commitment to enhancing workplace policies.