Julie I. Fershtman is a nationally recognized trial lawyer and respected leader in the legal profession, with 40 years of experience. A shareholder with Foster Swift, her practice has included business, insurance, agribusiness, product liability, and equine‑related matters while representing insurers, businesses, and individuals in trials, arbitration, and appeals. She is widely regarded as a leading voice in equine law. Beyond her litigation practice, Ms. Fershtman is best known for her leadership and service in the legal community. She is a past President of the State Bar of Michigan and has long been recognized for her professionalism, mentoring, and commitment to the rule of law. Her honors include induction into Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s Michigan Lawyers Hall of Fame (2024) and being named Woman of the Year (2016). Julie retired from the Michigan State Bar Foundation’s Board of Directors after more than 21 years of service, including her tenure as Vice President beginning in 2022, and she continues her involvement as a Fellow of the Foundation. A prolific author, she has published hundreds of articles and four books, two of which the ABA published. She regularly speaks around the country on liability and risk management.