Meet Habibi Law, APC

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As a relentless defender of employer interests, I have successfully represented staffing agencies, national retailers, logistics firms, and self-insured employers in complex Workers’ Compensation claims delivering strategic resolutions, trial victories, and measurable cost savings across California.

Professional Summary

Julie Habibi* is an accomplished Workers’ Compensation defense attorney and legal entrepreneur with more than 15 years of experience representing staffing agencies, insurers, self-insured employers, and public entities throughout California. As Founder and Managing Partner of Habibi Law, APC, she brings an elite level of litigation skill, business operations insight, and client-focused strategy to every engagement.

Habibi Law, APC – Founder & Managing Partner

Huntington Beach, CA | 2025–Present

• Founded boutique defense firm focused solely on California Workers’ Compensation defense
• Leads litigation strategy, client relations, and firm operations
• Handles complex litigation files, exposure reduction, and fraud defense
• Represents clients across logistics, food production, healthcare, and staffing sectors

Slater & Associates – Managing Partner

Orange County, CA | 2014–2025

• Managed legal defense of $350M+ in open workers’ compensation claims
• Supervised and mentored team of 20+ attorneys and staff
• Spearheaded trial strategy for complex and high-liability claims
• Personally litigated firm’s most challenging cases through trial and settlement

Adelson, Testan, Brundo & Jimenez – Managing Partner

Long Beach, CA | 2010–2014

• Litigated large caseload of WCAB cases across multiple jurisdictions
• Managed defense strategy and file resolution from intake to closure
• Led local marketing initiatives and client development programs
• Mentored junior attorneys and supported litigation training

California Western School of Law

Juris Doctor, 2007

University of California, Irvine

B.A., Political Science | Minor: Business Management, 2004

• State Bar of California, 2010

• Workers’ Compensation Defense
• Complex Litigation Management
• Trial & Lien Strategy
• Joint Employer Liability
• Fraud & Surveillance Defense
• Firm Operations & Leadership
• Legal Marketing & Client Development
• Bilingual Team Management in a variety of legal matters, including personal injury, medical malpractice, and workers' compensation. I work tirelessly to ensure my clients receive the compensation and justice they deserve.

*Julie Hall is in the process of updating her maiden name to Julie Habibi following marriage. Her California State Bar currently lists her as Julie Hall.

Karima Ali, MSN, RN

Nurse Case Manager & Expert Legal Witness

Habibi Law APC

Karima Ali brings over two decades of distinguished nursing leadership and clinical expertise to Habibi Law APC, serving as our in-house Nurse Case Manager and Expert Legal Witness on medical issues. 

With a career anchored at Olive View UCLA Medical Center, she has led multidisciplinary teams across medical/surgical, oncology, and telemetry units, spearheading quality improvements, staffing optimization, and evidence-based care delivery.

Karima holds a Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Nursing Administration from California State University, Dominguez Hills. Her extensive experience in hospital operations, regulatory compliance, and patient care coordination makes her an invaluable asset in bridging the gap between complex medical records and legal strategy. Her insights support our attorneys in evaluating causation, standards of care, and the medical necessity of treatment, bringing clarity and credibility to our workers’ compensation defense cases.

As a seasoned nurse leader, Karima is known for her sharp clinical judgment, dedication to high standards, and her collaborative approach. Her ability to interpret nuanced medical data and testify confidently as a legal expert gives our clients a distinct advantage in navigating contested medical issues.