In her role as Director/Attorney for Lands, Rivers and Communities at Resources Legacy Fund, Julie focuses on conservation financing, real estate transactions, and conservation philanthropy, with particular emphasis on providing strategic advice for program-related projects. Before joining Resources Legacy Fund, Julie served as senior attorney for The Nature Conservancy’s California Program where she provided legal support for real estate acquisitions, government and private grant and loan financings, and stewardship matters for the Cosumnes River, Delta, and Northern Sierra projects. Previously, Julie was a partner with various Sacramento law firms, focusing on commercial real estate, land conservation, low-income housing, and general corporate matters.