Overview
Lucetta defends employers in high-stakes class and collective actions. Lucetta also has deep experience in civil litigation, defending class actions and appeals on behalf of large corporations, small businesses, government bodies and other entities.
Litigation Experience
Lucetta has assisted clients at every step of the appellate process — from efforts to obtain interlocutory relief to Supreme Court review. She has been recognized for her effectiveness in legal writing.
Lucetta has advised clients on disputes related to:
- Tortious interference and defamation
- Product liability claims
- Trade secret misappropriation and conversion
- Fair Labor Standards Act
- Race discrimination claims
Past Experience
Before joining the firm in 1995, Lucetta practiced commercial litigation at Mayer, Brown & Platt (now Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw) in Chicago.Related Legal Services
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Credentials
Bar Admissions
Colorado
Indiana
Court Admissions
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Education
Stanford Law School
J.D. (1987)
Princeton University
B.A. summa cum laude (1984)
Insights & Events
Latest
Insights
News
Other Perspectives
- Seventh Circuit Civil Appeals: Post-Initiation Filings and Rule 33 Conferences
Co-author with Larry LaTarte, PLC, January 2015
Leadership & Community
Pro Bono
- Faegre Drinker — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2022
Professional Associations
- Indiana State Bar Association — Appellate Practice Section Council, 2005-07 and 2011-14
- American Bar Association — Litigation Section and Council of Appellate Lawyers
- Seventh Circuit Bar Association
Honors
- Faegre Drinker — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2020
- Faegre Baker Daniels — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2018-19; Baker Benson Pro Bono Award, 2015
Awards Methodology
No aspect of these recognitions has been approved by the highest court of any state.
No aspect of these recognitions has been approved by the highest court of any state.