Julie Glosson Ishii

Ms. Ishii is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Law by the California State Board of Legal Specialization. Her practice is concentrated on estate planning, special needs planning, conservatorships, and bankruptcy.

Julie joined the firm in November, 2019 after working three years in solo practice. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Finance concentration from California State University, Fresno and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Golden Gate University, School of Law. 

As a solo practitioner, Julie concentrated her practice on estate planning and representation of chapter 7 panel trustees in bankruptcy cases filed in the Northern District of California.  Prior to starting her own firm, Julie spent 12 years working as an attorney for the United States Trustee, a litigating component of the United States Department of Justice.  As an attorney for the U.S. Trustee, she prosecuted cases involving civil bankruptcy fraud and abuse, administered cases filed under chapter 11 of Title 11 of the United States Code, and oversight of bankruptcy trustees.

Julie is currently serving as the President for the Bay Area Bankruptcy Forum and previously served as program co-coordinator responsible for programing and events for BABF.  She has served on the Board of Directors for BABF since 2016.  Julie is also a member of the Tri-Valley Estate Planning Council.

Julie volunteers her time as a member of the Board of Directors at School of Imagination in Dublin, California.  SOI is a leader in inclusion education for young children offering a wide range of services from preschool programs to speech, behavioral, and occupational therapy. 

Julie grew up in California’s Central Valley and now resides with her husband and two young boys in Pleasanton, California.  When not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, keeping up with two active boys, and if there’s time, playing the piano.