Julia P. Kuan is a New York City trial and appellate attorney with over 30 years’ experience in criminal, civil rights, and damages litigation. She is a partner at Emery Celli Brinckerhoff Abady Ward & Maazel, achieving significant settlements and acquittals, especially in high‑profile wrongful conviction and abuse cases. Her career includes roles at the Legal Aid Society, the Office of the Appellate Defender, and the Bronx Defenders. She has taught as an adjunct at CUNY School of Law and regularly presents on civil rights law. Ms. Kuan earned her law degree from NYU School of Law, speaks Mandarin, and remains active in legal education.