Julie M. Engbloom
Shareholder
engbloomj@lanepowell.com
503.778.2183
Twitter: @JulieEngbloom
Areas of Practice
Julie Engbloom has an active litigation practice focusing on complex civil and corporate matters,
including securities, financial, banking-related litigation, regulatory compliance and internal investigations.
Julie is the Co-chair of the Privacy and Data Security Practice Group and the Firm’s Cannabis
Practice Group. She is also the Co-chair of the Business Crisis Management and Emergency
Remedies Practice Group, representing clients at the TRO and preliminary injunction stage of
litigation. She represents clients in a wide range of matters including breach of contract and fiduciary
delinquencies, internal investigations, banking and financial litigation, privacy and data security
litigation, and advises clients on Oregon’s medical and recreational marijuana statutory regulations
and compliance.
Professional Experience
Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A., Attorney (2002-2006)
Admitted to Practice
Oregon
U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
Minnesota
Academics and Accreditations
University of Minnesota Law School (J.D.)
University of Minnesota (B.A.)
Legal Lean Sigma® and Project Management — Yellow Belt Certification
Practice Group and Specialty Team Memberships
Co-chair, Business Crisis Management and Emergency Remedies Practice Group
Co-chair, Cannabis Practice Group
Co-chair, Privacy and Data Security Practice Group
Member, Lane Powell Recruiting/Summer Associate Committee
Canada Practice
Diversity Committee
Director and Officer Liability
Financial Institutions
Litigation
Mortgage and Consumer Finance
Real Estate Litigation
Securities Litigation
Representative Matters and Clients
Successfully represented multi-national paper manufacturer in arbitration related to dispute with local utility
Successfully represented CEO of publicly traded company in action related to the “for cause”
termination clause in an employment contract
Successfully tried and obtained bench verdict in a suit involving a business purchase and valuation
dispute
Represented national fast-food franchise in large Fair Labor Standards Act litigation involving
off-the-clock claims, successfully objecting to class certification
Represented CEO of publicly traded company against class action and SEC claims involving violations of securities laws
Represented CEO of convenience-store chain in hostile-takeover litigation involving claims of securities violations and breach of fiduciary duty
Represented numerous lenders in mortgage-related litigation
Publications
“Increased Ransomware Attacks and Phase 2 HIPAA Audits: Two Closely-Related Issues for Long Term Care Providers,” Lane Powell Legal Update (May 5, 2016)
“Tinker, Tailor, Who’s the Spy? How to Safeguard Your Company from the Insider Hack,” Seattle Business magazine (June 2015)
“Tinker, Tailor, Who’s the Spy? How to Safeguard Your Company from the Insider Hack,” Oregon Business magazine (May 2015)
“Judge Considers Overturning Severance Payment to ESI’s Fired CEO,” The Oregonian, Quoted
(April 2, 2011)
“Tort Law Desk Reference: A Fifty-State Compendium,” Oregon Chapter, Co-author (2010-2014 Editions)
Awards and Honors
Named a “First Year Outstanding Mentor” by Lewis & Clark Law School’s Mentor Program (2015)
Named as an “Oregon Rising Star,” Super Lawyers® magazine, Business Litigation (2009-2012)
Professional and Community Activities
Board Member, U.S. District Court of Oregon Historical Society (2010-Present)
Fellow, Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (2016)
Education Committee Member, Oregon Business Association (2008-2011)
Associates Committee Member, Campaign for Equal Justice (2008-2011)
Member, Oregon Bar Association
Member, Multnomah Bar Association
Member, Federal Bar Association, Oregon Chapter
Member, Oregon Women Lawyers
Member, Minnesota Bar Association
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