Julie-Karel Elkin is Of Counsel in the Firm’s Nashville office and a member of the Corporate practice group. She focuses her practice on helping privately owned businesses, entrepreneurs, and closely held companies make practical, informed legal decisions at every stage of growth. Many clients rely on Ms. Elkin as outside general counsel – someone who understands both the legal risks and the day-to-day realities of running a business.
Drawing on Buchalter’s full-service platform, Ms. Elkin helps small businesses address corporate governance, contracts, compliance, employment concerns, litigation avoidance, privacy, cybersecurity, healthcare regulatory issues, and operational risk. Her goal is to provide clear guidance that business owners can use immediately – not abstract legal advice that slows them down.
As a former business owner who grew up around small business, Ms. Elkin brings a practical, business-minded perspective to her legal work. She takes pride in building long-term partnerships with clients, helping them protect company assets, reduce exposure, resolve problems early, and plan confidently for what comes next.