Lucy Newell is an attorney whose practice concentrates on litigation and land use matters. Prior to joining Schain Banks as an associate, Lucy worked at the firm as a law clerk, where she gained experience assisting attorneys with a variety of litigation and zoning matters.
Lucy earned her law degree from Loyola University Chicago School of Law, where she was actively involved in Loyola’s Moot Court Program. She served on the Moot Court Executive Board as Community Director and competed on Loyola’s American Bar Association Moot Court Team and National Child Welfare and Adoption Law Moot Court Competition Team. Lucy received the Best Oralist Award at the National Child Welfare and Adoption Law Moot Court Competition, where her team advanced to the semifinals.
While at Loyola, Lucy also served as Vice President of the Environmental Law Society, as a Constitutional Law academic tutor, and as a teaching assistant for Race and the Law. Through these activities, Lucy developed additional experience in legal research, writing, oral advocacy, and mentorship.
Prior to law school, Lucy attended Indiana University Bloomington, where she earned her undergraduate degree in Law and Public Policy.