Julie Hough

Julie Hough is a distinguished attorney in Fort Lauderdale, FL, specializing in Contracts, Information Technology, and Privacy Law. She offers tailored legal solutions as an outside General Counsel to businesses ranging from startups to large corporations.

Education and Early Career:

• Earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Pittsburgh.
• Pursued legal studies at Nova Southeastern University, moving to South Florida in 2001.
• Spent the early years of her career in private practice, honing her skills in various legal domains.

Professional Experience:

• Gained valuable in-house experience at one of the largest private corporations in the United States, enriching her understanding of corporate legal needs.
• Spent nearly a decade as an educator at Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad School of Law, where she taught litigation practice, negotiation, and pioneered the Law School’s pro bono Bankruptcy Law Clinic.
• Currently a leading attorney at Lightfeather Law, focusing on Information Technology and Privacy law.

Certifications and Specializations:

• Certified Information Privacy Professional for the US (CIPP/US) and Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) by the International Association of Privacy Professionals.
• Specializes in contracts and agreements, providing expert legal advice in IT and privacy-related matters.

Community Involvement and Personal Life:

• Active in her local community, contributing her skills and knowledge for communal development.
• A dedicated mother to four children and has been happily married for almost two decades.

Client Commitment:

• Julie’s approach to legal counsel is deeply personal and client-centric, ensuring that each business’s unique legal and operational needs are met.
• Combines her rich experience in private practice and corporate law to offer comprehensive and strategic legal solutions.

As an accomplished Contracts and Agreements attorney in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Julie Hough stands out for her expertise in IT and Privacy Law. Her commitment to providing personalized legal services and her active role in education and community involvement make her a trusted advisor and advocate for businesses navigating complex legal landscapes.