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Jane Lucas

Jane Lucas

USA 2026

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Jane is a trusted advisor in Washington, having served in key roles for both the President of the United States and Senate Majority Leader John Thune. She draws on this experience to help clients navigate the ever-changing policy and political landscape with an understanding of how to navigate risks and opportunities.

With a keen understanding of how decisions are made in the White House and in Congress, Jane Lucas advises clients on how to maximize outcomes in Washington, D.C. Before joining the firm, Jane was a White House special assistant for President Donald Trump in the Office of Legislative Affairs, where she spearheaded legislative strategy and solved complex problems through her detailed understanding of the legislative process and strong, bipartisan relationships with members and staff.

Jane spent 10 years in the Senate working for Republican Majority Leader John Thune, most recently as his legislative director, where she strategized and advised on all matters before the Senate. She now uses those negotiation and tactical skills to help clients achieve success on Capitol Hill.

Career

Legislative director, Senator John Thune (R-SD); special assistant to the President for legislative affairs; Office of White House Counsel, deputy associate counsel; senior advisor to the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

Education

Georgetown University

JD

2014

South Dakota State University

BA

2007

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Government Relations: Federal - USA - Nationwide

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Individual Editorial

Jane Lucas is noted for her legislative and regulatory work in the healthcare sector. She is based in Alston & Bird LLP's Washington, DC office.

Strengths

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  • Jane is a tremendous attorney who is always thinking ahead for us and proactive in advising us. She readily offers her extensive network and experience to help us engage in the appropriate way at the right time with the right decisionmakers. I marvel at all she is capable of and accomplishes.

    Government Relations: FederalChambers Guide to the USA
  • Jane takes complex solutions and bridges them with the world of public policy and lobbying.

    Government Relations: FederalChambers Guide to the USA
  • Jane is invested in our success.

    Government Relations: FederalChambers Guide to the USA
  • Jane anticipates our needs and I am very comfortable in any conversation we have. She goes over and beyond to help us.

    Government Relations: FederalChambers Guide to the USA

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District of Columbia

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