11/09/2026
We are delighted to share that Julia Brechtelsbauer has been appointed as a Junior Litigators’ Group Coordinator for the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL).
In this role, Julia will help facilitate and chair group meetings, encourage engagement among members, contribute ideas and content for events, and act as a key point of contact for junior litigators across the APIL community. The position also offers opportunities to support APIL’s wider campaigning, lobbying and conference activities.
This appointment is a testament to Julia’s commitment to the personal injury sector and her enthusiasm for supporting the next generation of lawyers.
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