Lucas Barta
About Lucas Barta
Lucas Barta is an Associate at King & Spalding in the Washington D.C. Metro Area, where he has worked since 2019. He holds a Juris Doctor from Washington and Lee University School of Law, where he graduated magna cum laude and served as Executive Editor of the Law Review.
Work at King & Spalding
Lucas Barta has been employed at King & Spalding as an Associate since 2019. He operates within the Washington D.C. Metro Area, contributing to the firm's legal services. His role involves engaging with various legal matters and providing support to senior attorneys on complex cases.
Education and Expertise
Lucas Barta earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Washington and Lee University School of Law, where he studied from 2015 to 2017. He graduated magna cum laude and was a member of the Order of the Coif, recognizing his academic excellence. During his time in law school, he served as Executive Editor of the Washington and Lee Law Review and worked as a Staffwriter for the publication. Prior to law school, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English Language and Literature and Political Science from Virginia Tech, completing his studies from 2010 to 2014.
Background
Before joining King & Spalding, Lucas Barta worked at Morrison & Foerster LLP as an Associate from 2017 to 2019 and as a Summer Associate in 2016. He also completed a judicial internship with Judge Robert J. Humphreys at the State Court of Appeals in Virginia Beach, VA, during the summer of 2015. Earlier in his career, he interned at The Future of Privacy Forum in Washington, D.C., for three months in 2014 and held a Business Development/Legal Intern position at Harrity & Harrity, LLP from 2013 to 2015.
Achievements
Lucas Barta's academic achievements include graduating magna cum laude from Washington and Lee University School of Law and being inducted into the Order of the Coif. He was also recognized as a Kirgis Fellow for the incoming class at the law school during the 2015–2016 academic year. His editorial roles in the Washington and Lee Law Review highlight his contributions to legal scholarship.