Julie C. Chen
About Julie C. Chen
Julie C. Chen serves as the Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary at Share Our Strength | No Kid Hungry, where she has worked since 2017. She holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan Law School and has extensive legal experience across various organizations, including the United States Tennis Association and Verizon.
Current Role at Share Our Strength
Julie C. Chen serves as the Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary at Share Our Strength | No Kid Hungry. She has held this position since 2017, contributing to the organization's mission to end childhood hunger in the United States. In her role, she oversees legal matters and ensures compliance with regulations, supporting the organization's strategic initiatives.
Previous Experience in Legal Roles
Prior to her current position, Julie C. Chen worked at Oppenheim + Zebrak, LLP as Senior Counsel from 2012 to 2018. She also held significant roles at the Smithsonian Institution as Assistant General Counsel for one year and at Verizon as Assistant General Counsel from 2004 to 2006. Additionally, she served as Chief Legal Officer at the United States Tennis Association from 1998 to 2002.
Education and Legal Qualifications
Julie C. Chen earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Michigan Law School. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of California, Irvine. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her extensive legal career across various sectors.
Early Career in Law
Julie C. Chen began her legal career at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP as an Associate from 1991 to 1993. She then transitioned to McDermott Will & Emery, where she worked as a Partner/Associate from 1993 to 1998. These early roles helped establish her expertise in corporate law and legal counsel.