Executive Vice-President And General Counsel
CurrentI am Executive Vice President and General Counsel for Regency. In this role, I oversee Regency’s corporate legal strategy, manage legal affairs, execute legal initiatives and projects, and participate in the development and execution of Regency’s strategic plans. I provide legal support and advice on compliance, risk management, corporate governance, and other legal matters impacting Regency’s operations. I also assist with all aspects of Regency’s commercial real estate transactions including acquisitions, dispositions, financing, development, entity formation, transaction structuring, due diligence, and leasing. I have more than 35 years of experience in commercial real estate transactions with a focus on transactions involving retail shopping centers. Prior to joining Regency, I worked closely with Regency for over 25 years, serving as its primary outside legal counsel since 1997. Mr. Lucas was a partner at Bowers Harrison from 1997-2017, serving as managing partner from 2013 until joining Jackson Kelly in 2017 where he was an equity member. Mr. Lucas holds a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Indiana University Maurer School of Law and Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Political Science from Indiana State University. He is a member of the Real Property Sections of the Indiana State Bar Association, as well as the Evansville and American Bar Associations. Mr. Lucas is a member of ICSC and a licensed title agent.
