Julie Vanneste graduated with a master's degree in law from KU Leuven in 2005 and obtained an additional master's degree in business law from Ghent University. After nearly 10 years as a lawyer at dlpa, she transitioned to the corporate world in 2016, where she worked as an in-house counsel for a large family business.
In November 2021, Julie returned to dlpa as COO. In this role, she is responsible for the operational policy and daily management of the firm as well as HR. Her role strengthens the professionalization of dlpa and aligns with dlpa's growth ambitions.