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Joan A. Lukey

Joan Lukey is a Partner in Manatt’s Trial, White Collar and Investigations practice in Boston. A true legal pioneer, Joan has more than three decades of experience successfully representing clients in high-impact commercial litigation. She has established herself as a go-to trial lawyer for individuals and major corporations in Boston and across the country.

Joan has tried more than 100 cases to jury verdict, been involved in myriad bench trials and arbitrations related to all aspects of business disputes, and has argued approximately 60 federal and state appeals. She has also represented clients in various personal injury, employment and First Amendment matters.

As an active leader in her community and beyond, Joan regularly serves in leadership roles for associations and foundations aimed at legal excellence. She is a member of the American College of Trial Lawyers and was the first woman to be elected president. She is also president of the American College of Trial Lawyers Foundation. Additionally, she has served as president of the Boston Bar Association and is an elected fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers as well as chair of the Dean’s Advisory Board at Boston College Law School.

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Investigations, Compliance and White Collar Defense

Employment and Labor

Private Wealth and Fiduciary Disputes

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