Education:
- J.D., University of Miami School of Law, magna cum laude
- B.A., University of Nevada, Las Vegas, magna cum laude
Of Counsel Attorney
Licensed in Illinois, New Mexico, and Florida
Admitted to the United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Illinois, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Middle and Southern Districts of Florida
At Jackson LLP, Junilla works with healthcare practices on healthcare business litigation and disputes and other legal matters that may affect a practice’s operations and professional standing. Her clients include solo practitioners and small private practices across many types of healthcare services, from medical spa owners and physicians to nurse practitioners, therapists, and other mental health professionals.
Background and Experience
Junilla attended law school at the University of Miami in Miami, Florida, where she earned a seat on the University of Miami Law Review and graduated magna cum laude. She then spent several years defending healthcare providers and insurers in complex litigation at a South Florida law firm.
Junilla relocated to Chicago in 2013 for her husband’s job and continued her litigation practice at a regional boutique firm before working with Jackson LLP.
Junilla grew up in New Mexico, where she maintains an active bar license, and earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Junilla is a certified Pilates instructor and avid traveler, and she serves on the Professional Women’s Club of Chicago’s Board of Directors..