Justin Joy has been named Managing Shareholder of the Memphis office of Lewis Thomason, announced Lisa Ramsay Cole, President and Managing Shareholder for the statewide firm.
“Justin is an exceptional leader whose judgment, professionalism and commitment to our clients and colleagues make him an excellent choice to lead our Memphis office,” said Lisa Ramsay Cole, President and Managing Shareholder of Lewis Thomason. “He has a clear vision for the future and a deep commitment to the firm and the Memphis community. I am confident that under his leadership, our Memphis office will continue to grow, innovate and provide the outstanding service our clients expect from Lewis Thomason.”
Joy’s practice focuses on business litigation and professional liability defense, as well as transactional matters for entrepreneurs, professionals and small- to midsize companies. He also advises health care clients on regulatory matters and investigations. In addition, he counsels clients across industries on information privacy, data security and artificial intelligence governance, including breach response and HIPAA privacy and security compliance. Joy will continue to serve as the firm’s privacy officer and lead its Data Security, Artificial Intelligence and Information Governance practice group. He holds multiple privacy and AI governance certifications through the IAPP, formerly known as the International Association of Privacy Professionals, and is a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) through ISACA.
Joy earned his undergraduate degree from Wake Forest University and his MBA and JD degrees from the University of Memphis. He is a member of the American, Arkansas and Tennessee bar associations and serves as Secretary/Treasurer of the Memphis Bar Association. He has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® for work in Corporate Law, Health Care Law, Media Law and Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants.