Jo Desha Lucas

Jo Lucas first came to the University of Chicago in 1953 as Assistant Professor and Dean of Students. He became a full professor in 1961. Mr. Lucas has taught Civil Procedure, federal courts, admiralty, local government, state and local taxation, torts, labor law, and legislation. Among his publications are Cases on Admiralty and Moore's Federal Practice, volume 4.4A (with James W. Moore).

Mr. Lucas served as reporter to the Advisory Committee on Appellate Rules for the federal courts and for many years as chairman of the Illinois Supreme Court Rules Committee. He is one of the leading authorities in the field of practice and procedure. Mr. Lucas is a member of Phi Beta Kappa and of the Order of the Coif.