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Introduction

More than 12 years of Illinois legislative political experience

Joined Cornerstone from one of the largest health systems in Illinois

Clients

1) ACTION NOW INITIATIVE, LLC

2) ASSOCIATED BEER DISTRIBUTORS OF ILLINOIS

3) CLARK CONSTRUCTION GROUP - CHICAGO LLC

4) GRADUATION ALLIANCE, INC.

5) ILLINOIS HEALTH & HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

6) ILLINOIS ROAD & TRANSPORTATION BUILDERS ASSOCIATION

7) MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY

8) MIDWESTERN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, INC., DBA COH

9) NATIONAL MENTOR HOLDINGS, LLC

10) ORGANON LLC

11) RILEY STEGNER AND ASSOCIATES

12) SECURE AI PROJECT

13) SMART LOCAL 265

14) SOLAR ENERGY INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION

15) STAND FOR CHILDREN INC

16) THOMSON WEIR LLC

Biography

Julia Larkin joined Cornerstone Government Affairs in February 2020 with more than 12 years of legislative experience in the state of Illinois. In her role as vice president, Julia uses her skills to help clients in Illinois advance their advocacy goals. Prior to joining Cornerstone, Julia served as the director of advocacy and government relations at AMITA Health, one of the largest health systems in Illinois. During her time in this role, Julia represented the organization's mission with state and local officials and executive agency staff, while also creating and executing strategies to ensure specific policy goals were met.

Previously, Julia served as legislative coordinator to Speaker of the Illinois House Michael J. Madigan for 10 years, where she assisted in the development of a wide array of policy positions and legislative initiatives. Julia has also supported the Democratic Party of Illinois, where she led state representative campaigns, managed opposition research and oversaw state representative candidate recruitment efforts.

Julia received her Bachelor of Arts with a double major in political science and international studies from Loyola University in Chicago.

Last Updated: January 15, 2026