While in law school, Josie worked as an advanced clinician with UCLA's Documentary Film Legal Clinic, where she advised filmmaking clients on First Amendment issues and copyright matters. While with the clinic, Josie drafted fair use opinion letters and corporate operating agreements and participated in the New Orleans Film Festival, providing pro bono legal advice to filmmakers under the supervision of licensed attorneys. As a summer associate at Venable, Josie conducted extensive research, revised real estate purchase agreements, and assisted in depositions. Prior to joining the firm, she worked as a law clerk at a firm assisting clients in government regulatory matters.