Julie Ankers is office administrator for the Detroit, Michigan office of Foley & Lardner LLP. She is responsible for the ongoing administration of the office, overseeing its financial, human resources, and facilities management activities. Ms. Ankers is certified as a Senior Human Resources Professional (SPHR) and as a Society for Human Resources Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).

Ms. Ankers has more than 15 years of experience working in human resources, leading teams and overhauling processes and procedures to provide business solutions. Prior to joining Foley, she served as the office administrator at a Detroit, Michigan based full-service law firm. In this role Ms. Ankers was responsible for business management and operations, including budget preparation, supervision of staff, human resources, and facility management.

Ms. Ankers additionally has extensive experience as a director of human resources and a recruiting coordinator, both in a law firm setting. She is a member of SHRM and the Detroit SHRM.

Ms. Ankers received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan with concentrations in English, behavioral studies, and history. She additionally holds an associate’s degree in business administration from the Detroit College of Business.