Publications and Speaking

Books. Julie Fershtman is the author of 4 books, one co-authored. Two of her books were published by the ABA. She is a contributing writer to 4 other ABA books. In 2019, the ABA published her latest book, which received 4 national book awards, including “First Place” in the NYC Big Book Awards, “Silver Award” from the Independent Book Publishers Association, “First Place” from American Horse Publications, and a “Finalist Medal” from the Next Generation Indie Book Awards. (Photo of the book is on the left, and more information is available on Amazon.com, the ABA, and www.equinelaw.info.)

Articles. She is author of more than 425 published articles, including 7 annual survey and law journal articles for the ABA Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Law Section Journal.

Blogs. Author of www.sbmpres2012.com (State Bar presidential blog, 2011-2012) and www.equinelawblog.com (Foster Swift’s popular blog providing comprehensive information for the equine industry).

Speaking.  Julie has been an in-person speaker in 29 states, usually on topics of law, liability, and risk management. Engagements include American Bar Assoc. Annual Meeting, ABA Center for Professional Responsibility, Inst. for Continuing Legal Education, International Risk Management Inst. (IRMI), Property Loss Research Bur. (PLRB) National Claims Conf., National Assoc. of Mutual Insurance Cos. (NAMIC) Annual Convention, Kansas Assoc. of Insurance Agents, Michigan Casualty Assoc., MyLaw CLE, Strafford CLE, National Business Inst. (NBI), New York State Bar Assoc., a law school commencement speech, colleges, law schools, and numerous national industry conventions.

2026 Speaking Engagements: National Conf. on Equine Law (Lexington, Kentucky – in person); Eastern Dist. of Mich. Bar Assoc. (Detroit, Michigan – in person); CHA International Conf. (Augusta, Michigan – in person); Univ. of Kentucky College of Law (virtual); Equestrian Professional business webinar (virtual); Strafford CLE legal education (virtual); Tennessee Master Horse Conference (virtual).