Biography

Julie Johnston-Ahlen has represented a wide range of corporations, partnerships and individuals in litigation matters.

She has significant experience in state and federal courts, including federal bankruptcy courts. Julie’s broad litigation practice has most recently focused on antitrust, bankruptcy, technology, real estate and class action defense.

She also has experience litigating cases involving contracts, intellectual property, fraud, fiduciary relationships, employment, partnerships and closely held corporations.

Background

Julie was previously a lawyer at Novack and Macey in Chicago, and joined Armstrong Teasdale in 2023. Prior to that, she was an associate in the bankruptcy practice group of a global firm.

Before attending law school, Julie owned an information technology consulting firm for more than five years.

Education

  • University of Minnesota  (J.D., 2002)
    • Order of the Coif
  • University of Minnesota  (M.B.A., 1994)
  • Wells College  (B.A., 1992)
    • Phi Beta Kappa

Admissions

  • Illinois

Professional Activities

  • Chicago Bar Association

Languages

  • Spanish

Highlights

Thought Leadership

Colorado A-Companies: Options for Artists and Investors Nationwide

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Missouri Lawyers Weekly Names Ty Ketchum to 2026 Employment Law Power List

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Supreme Court Upholds SEC’s Disgorgement Power But Leaves Some Questions Unanswered

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White House Executive Order on Advanced AI Innovation and Security: Implications for the Technology and Defense Sectors

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What To Expect From Colorado's New Artist Co. Structure

Colorado recently enacted the Colorado Artist Company Act, a first-of-its-kind statute creating artist companies, or A-Corps — a variant of a Colorado limited liability company with certain artist-friendly default provisions. The act became effective...

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Armstrong Teasdale Expands Corporate Practice in Chicago with Partner Tracy Jacobson and Counsel Jason Faust

National law firm Armstrong Teasdale is continuing to grow its Corporate Services Group’s Chicago presence with the addition of Partner Tracy Jacobson and Counsel Jason Faust. Jacobson comes to Armstrong with 20 years of...

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Formation of Equity Joint Venture for $1 Billion Insurance Consortium

Represented a non-controlling owner in the formation of an equity joint venture that served as a managing general underwriter for a consortium of insurance companies with more than $1 billion in annual revenues, and...

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Donna Schmitt, Armstrong Teasdale Recognized in 2026 Copyright 1000

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Maureen Bryan Recognized as Illinois Legal Leader

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Standards of Review Take Center Stage in Trademark Case Accepted by SCOTUS

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