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Congratulations to David Vance Lucas of Huntsville, who has been recognized in the inaugural edition of Business Alabama’s “Alabama Legal Elite” for his outstanding work in International Law.

This honor highlights attorneys across 43 practice areas who have been nominated by their peers for their rich experience, leadership, and impact in the legal field. The full list appears in the August 2025 edition of Business Alabama.

For over three decades, David has applied his legal, technological, and operational experience to craft strategic advice on intellectual property, international trade, and complex litigation matters. He has extensive experience in a variety of U.S. and foreign compliance environments, including foreign direct investment, export control, data protection, privacy, and special security requirements. He has protected, licensed, and litigated intellectual property rights throughout the U.S., U.K., and Europe and regularly advises private and public companies on the creation, implementation, and execution of strategic plans for intellectual property. He has held U.S. secret clearance, essential for certain specialized government matters, including mitigation of Foreign Ownership Control and Influence (FOCI) and Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS).

Click here to read more and view the full Alabama Legal Elite list.