Julianna M. Hightower

Associate

Julianna is an Associate at Bendin, Sumrall & Ladner, LLC and practices in the areas of medical malpractice, pharmacy law and regulation, and general liability.

Julianna earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law, where she served as the Co-Chair of the Negotiations Team and Executive Managing Editor of the Georgia Journal of International and Comparative Law, vol. 52. Julianna was also involved in the law school’s Mediation Practicum and Clinic where she mediated cases with the Clarke County Magistrate Court and the Mediation Center of the Coastal Empire. In 2023, Julianna received the Edward J. Henning Award for her work and studies in ADR. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia, where she majored in Criminal Justice and minored in Political Science, Sociology, and Art History.

In her free time, Julianna enjoys being outdoors, reading a good book, baking, and spending time with her family and friends.

Practice Groups

Professional Negligence/Medical Malpractice

Pharmacy Law and Regulation

General Liability

Education

Juris Doctor, 2024, University of Georgia School of Law

ADR Certificate, 2024, University of Georgia School of Law

Bachelor of Arts, 2021, University of Georgia, Magna Cum Laude

Admitted

Georgia, 2024

Memberships

State Bar of Georgia