Julie Domonkos DC’83 Inducted to Rutgers Hall of Distinguished Alumni

Congratulations to Julie Domonkos DC'83 on her induction into the Rutgers Hall of Distinguished Alumni! Julie is a proud Douglass alumna of the Class of 1983, Chair of the Douglass Advisory Board, and an accomplished attorney and advocate for women's rights.

Each year, the Hall of Distinguished Alumni honors a group of extraordinary individuals whose lives and careers reflect the rich history, enduring values, and far-reaching aspirations at the heart of the Rutgers experience. Whether they help expand access to academic excellence, build community, support research for the common good, or show leadership and creativity in other ways, these distinguished alumni shape our world for the better.

Julie will also send off the Class of 2025 as the 104th Douglass Spring Convocation keynote speaker on May 17, 2025!

We are proud to add Julie to the amazing list of Douglass alums who have earned this prestigious recognition. Below, view photos from the ceremony, a special edition of We RU, and more about Julie's career.

“Julie’s leadership and dedication have had a profound and lasting impact on Douglass. From helping us surpass our goals during the Power of 100 Years Campaign to shaping the 2016 Strategic Plan, her vision has strengthened Douglass’ partnership with the broader university and set the stage for the revitalization of the Douglass Campus. Her generosity and unwavering support continue to inspire our community, and we are incredibly proud to have Julie represent Douglass in the Rutgers Hall of Distinguished Alumni.”

—Rutgers Douglass Residential College Dean Meghan Rehbein

About Julie Domonkos DC'83

A leader in the fight against domestic violence and a tireless champion of women and women’s issues, Julie Domonkos is a 1983 graduate of Douglass College, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in economics with highest honors and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa as a junior. After obtaining her law degree from New York University in 1986, Domonkos practiced at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison before founding one of the first legal services offices for domestic violence victims in New York City in 1992.

Domonkos served as co-founder of the Lawyers Committee Against Domestic Violence and as chair of the Domestic Violence Task Force of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York, where she developed and advocated for improved policies in the police, prosecutorial, judicial, and social services responses to domestic violence. Her tenacious advocacy efforts led to the passage of many significant policy changes and pieces of legislation, including landmark New York State laws against stalking and human trafficking.

From 2000 to 2005, Domonkos was Executive Director of My Sisters’ Place, Westchester County’s leading domestic violence services and advocacy organization, ensuring victims’ access to legal and social services. As a frequent writer and lecturer on domestic violence, she has authored numerous journal and newspaper pieces, and is a co-editor and contributor to the Lawyer's Manual on Domestic Violence, published by the New York State Court system. In recent years, Domonkos has transitioned to writing fiction and mentoring young women in her community. She is also an avid supporter of Douglass, serving on the esteemed institution’s Advisory Board since 2014, and has provided strong leadership as Board Chair since 2016. Working closely with Douglass leadership on the Centennial Campaign and Dean Jacqueline Litt’s Strategic Plan, Domonkos helped drive the creation of the BOLD Center for Leadership, Career, and Personal Development, one of Douglass’ most successful and impactful initiatives.