Attorney
Julie's Bio
As an attorney at Tovella Dowling, PC, Ms. Nguyen counsels clients on a broad range of transactional matters. Her clients include private foundations, public charities, religious organizations, educational institutions, professional associations, as well as for-profit companies and social purpose enterprises, assisting them with all aspects of their operations from inception to dissolution. Her general counsel practice covers entity formation, governance, labor and employment, strategic restructuring including mergers and acquisitions, contract drafting and negotiation, tax-exempt bond financing, and program-related investments. Ms. Nguyen also provides tax strategy and counsel to the firm’s tax-exempt organization clients, frequently tackling legal issues involving unrelated business income planning, compliance with public support tests, private inurement, private benefit and excess benefit transactions, and regulatory and tax filing and return preparation.
Ms. Nguyen holds a Bachelors of Business Administration degree in finance, Magna Cum Laude, from Georgia State University and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of San Diego School of Law, with a concentration on business and corporate law. Prior to practicing in the nonprofit sector, she began her career at Deloitte where she consulted multinational corporations and partnerships on complex tax issues such as legal entity structuring, M&A, financial due diligence, compliance, audit defense, and controversy matters. Ms. Nguyen is also a certified tax preparer and holds her real estate license in the state of California.
Outside of the office, she enjoys hiking, skiing, and tennis.
As a legal advisor deeply committed to delivering excellence, I have learned to harness my natural inclination towards perfectionism and redirect it into a force for positive impact. In the legal profession, where the stakes are high and the details matter immensely, this trait becomes a powerful asset. My meticulous attention to detail ensures that every client matter I handle is approached with thoroughness and precision, leaving no stone unturned and no question unanswered.
This drive for perfection is not about an unattainable ideal but about a relentless pursuit of the best possible outcomes for my clients. Whether drafting complex contracts or opining on a nuance tax issue, I apply my keen eye for detail to identify potential issues, mitigate risks, and create robust legal strategies.
At Tovella Dowling, this commitment to detail and excellence translates into results that consistently exceed client expectations. It ensures that our clients receive not only sound legal advice but also the confidence that their matters are being handled with the utmost care and diligence. Beyond my interactions as a legal advisor, my perfectionist tendencies find expression in my personal passions, such as DIY projects and other creative outlets, where precision and attention to the smallest details transform raw materials into beautiful creations. This practice mirrors my professional approach, emphasizing that dedication to detail can lead to exceptional results in any endeavor.
Embracing perfectionism has allowed me to cultivate a legal practice where excellence is the standard and every client’s unique needs are meticulously addressed. It is this dedication that drives me to contribute to Tovella Dowling’s reputation for outstanding service and unwavering client satisfaction.