Lucas L. Lopez

While in law school, Lucas served as a legal intern at a major foreign-owned automotive manufacturer and as a legal extern for the Hon. Jennifer Henderson of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Alabama. He also clerked for Chief Judge L. Scott Coogler of the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama.

Prior to law school, Lucas served in the Teach for America Corps and taught ninth and twelfth grade English language learners, as well as twelfth grade English Literature in Miami, Florida.

Lucas is fluent in Spanish.

• Served as lender's counsel in connection with the restructure of a $48.5 million loan secured by seven senior living facilities. The restructure included the division of the loan into two loans and a new bank participant on one tranche.

• Represented an aviation supply chain corporation in its $5 million acquisition of an aircraft materials supplier.

• Listed in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch^® in America for Corporate Law (2027)
• Project Corporate Leadership (2025 – 2026)
• Junior Board Member – Hispanic and Immigrant Center of Alabama (HICA) (2025)
• Young Partner – First Light Homeless Shelter
  • Vice President, Board of Directors
• Birmingham Office Pro Bono Attorney of the Year (2024)
• Eagle Scout

• Baker Donelson Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 Listing (August 20, 2026)
• Baker Donelson Recognizes 2024 Pro Bono Attorneys of the Year (October 8, 2024)
• Baker Donelson Adds 46 New Associates Firm-Wide (October 31, 2022)