A natural problem-solver, Luke finds solutions to client needs without sacrificing efficiency.

Overview

Luke is a strategic thinker who understands the demands of business. His practice focuses on labor and employment law and business litigation, where he prioritizes workable solutions that achieve excellent results for his clients.

Luke represents and counsels clients on a broad range of matters, including employee restrictive covenants, wage and hour compliance, and employee claims of discrimination. He also handles employment, traditional labor, and whistleblower matters – including the defense of AIR21 claims before OSHA and administrative law judges – for clients in aviation and aerospace industries. Luke appears in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies, and he advises employers on employment, labor, and wage and hour issues outside of litigation.

Luke's experience includes drafting dispositive motions and appellate briefs before numerous courts. He has achieved successful outcomes for clients, including multiple summary judgment victories in federal court as well as favorable summary decision awards in administrative proceedings involving whistleblower claims. Luke litigates regularly and enjoys advocating for clients in all phases of litigation. Earlier in his career, he practiced at a law firm in Northwest Florida, where he represented employers and businesses in a variety of matters. Luke maintains law licenses in Kansas, Alabama, and Florida, and he continues to represent clients in Florida and Alabama courts. 

Luke maintains an active pro bono practice. He has counseled pro bono clients regarding immigration issues and drafted appellate briefs in immigration matters before federal courts of appeal and the Board of Immigration Appeals.

News & Insights

Publications

"Advice for New Attorneys on How to Build a Client Base and Develop Strong Client Relationships," After the Bar, August 2024

"Ongoing Uncertainty Surrounds COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates for Government Contractors," Stinson Alert, October 2022

"Eleventh Circuit Court Upholds Stay of the Government Contractor Vaccine Mandate but Limits the Scope of its Injunction," Stinson Alert, August 2022

"U.S. Supreme Court Issues Rulings on Challenges to OSHA ETS and CMS Interim Final Rule," Stinson Alert, January 2022

"Government Contractor Vaccine Mandate Still Stayed Despite Government Attempts to Overturn," Stinson's Government Contracting Blog, January 6, 2022

Speaking Engagements

"Developments in Wage & Hour Law," New Challenges for HR in 2024, February 2024

"Wage & Hour Update," New Challenges for HR in 2023, February 2023

"Kansas, Missouri & Nebraska Update," New Challenges for HR in 2022, February 2022

Recognitions

Recognitions

Recognized in Wichita Business Journal's "Young Professionals in Major Companies" series, 2025

Professional & Civic Activities

Professional & Civic Activities

Wichita SHRM, Director of Government Affairs & Advocacy

Florida Bar, Out-of-State Division

Admissions

  • Kansas
  • Florida
  • Alabama
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama

Education

University of Alabama School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2016

  • Campbell Moot Court Board Member
  • Honor Council Member and Lead Student

Lipscomb University, B.A., summa cum laude

Clerkships

  • Honorable R. David Proctor, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
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