Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP

Julianne Jaquith is a partner in Quinn Emanuel’s Houston and Washington, D.C. offices. Julianne represents clients in international arbitration, including investor-state disputes and international commercial arbitration, as well as complex cross-border litigation.  Her experience spans many sectors, including energy, oil and gas, mining, telecommunications, and post-merger and acquisition disputes.  She has experience with matters administered by the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) and under other international arbitration rules, including UNCITRAL, ICDR/AAA, ICC, and JAMS.

Julianne has had a leading role in high-stakes investor state and commercial arbitrations, as well as cross border litigations.  While her practice focuses on disputes involving Latin America, she has also handled disputes throughout the world.  Clients frequently praise her diligence and professionalism, as well as her oral advocacy skills, leadership, and commitment to getting the best outcome.  Legal 500 has repeatedly named her as a recommended lawyer for international arbitration and international litigation.  Lawdragon also named her a Leading Energy Lawyer for Global Energy Disputes in 2024.  Lexology (formerly Who’s Who Legal) named her a “Future Leader” in its 2025 arbitration rankings, which identifies prominent lawyers recommended for their expertise in resolving complex international disputes. Latinvex also named her one of Latin America’s 2025 “Rising Stars” in litigation and arbitration based upon her influential work, the breadth of her practice, and her potential for future impact in the field.  Law360 named her a “Rising Star” for International Arbitration in their 2025 rankings. She is highly proficient in Spanish and frequently speaks and writes on arbitration-related topics.

Prior to law school, Julianne also spent a year living in Ibarra, Ecuador as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant.  She also spent two years prior to law school as an Honors Paralegal in the Networks and Technology Section of the U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division.