Julie McConnell
Julie McConnell is the Business Development & Marketing Director at Brodies. She brings 18 years of technical legal, commercial, multi-industry, and client-facing BD and marketing experience, both domestically and internationally. Having also practised as a lawyer in Scotland and Australia, Julie has a deep understanding of the global legal market and the needs and expectations of clients across various industries and jurisdictions.
Julie and the team of multidisciplinary BD and marketing experts are responsible for implementing and driving the firm's ambitious strategic plans, focusing on nurturing client relationships, growth and enhancing the firm's external reputation.
Prior to joining Brodies, Julie spent over a decade working at a global law firm, where she held both regional and global leadership positions. Her work centred on building and developing opportunities across global industries and practice areas, as well as leading numerous firm-wide strategic initiatives.
Two minutes with Julie
Get to know Julie and hear about:
- Her background and what she is most looking forward to at Brodies
- The benefits a BD and Marketing team bring to a law firm
- Her biggest achievement
- Advice she would give to her younger self
Two minutes with Julie McConnell
The Business Development & Marketing team adds real value, connects the dots, knows what's going on in the firm and identifies new opportunities.
Julie McConnell
Living Brodies' values
Clients and colleagues appreciate Julie's creativity, her people-centric focus and the global perspective she brings to the firm.
Highlights
- Julie is an active member of the West Lothian Women's Aid (WLWA) board of directors. WLWA is a charity that provides support and guidance to women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse.
- In 2024, Julie completed the London Marathon for the Samaritans.