Ms. Lucas is a partner in the law firm of Ingerman Smith, L.L.P. She received her law degree from Pepperdine University School of Law and her undergraduate degree from Queens College. Ms. Lucas joined Ingerman Smith, L.L.P in 2004 and has represented school district clients in all facets of education law, labor law, and employment law. Ms. Lucas has prosecuted tenured employee disciplinary matters, non-instructional disciplinary matters, labor grievances, arbitrations, student disciplinary matters, special education impartial hearings, matters before the Public Employment Relations Board, New York State Division of Human Rights, United States Department of Education Office of Civil Rights, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Ms. Lucas also represents clients in the collective bargaining process including, face to face negotiations, mediation, and fact finding. Additionally, Ms. Lucas has lectured on a variety of topics including: student discipline, sexual harassment, teacher evaluations, progressive discipline, students with disabilities, Family and Medical Leave Act, and residency issues.

Ms. Lucas is a member of the New York State Bar Association and the Westchester County Bar Association.