Justin Joy

Justin Joy is a shareholder in the Memphis office of Lewis Thomason. He leads Lewis Thomason’s Data Security, Artificial Intelligence, and Information Governance practice group and is the firm’s privacy officer. He provides counsel to clients in a variety of industries in the area of information privacy and cybersecurity including incident investigation and breach response management, regulatory compliance, privacy and security policy review and drafting, and cyber risk management. Specifically in the area of healthcare, Mr. Joy counsels covered entities and business associates on a variety of matters pertaining to HIPAA Privacy Rule, Security Rule, and Breach Notification Rule compliance. Mr. Joy speaks frequently to various groups and organizations on the topic of information privacy and cybersecurity. In addition to HIPAA, he also advises healthcare organizations regarding a number of regulatory matters and represents healthcare professionals and entities in state and federal investigations.

Mr. Joy also regularly represents businesses and individuals in a variety of litigation matters including professional liability claims, insurance coverage disputes, business torts, and commercial disputes. In addition, Mr. Joy frequently advises business clients regarding a range of governance, operational and strategic matters.

PROFESSIONAL HONORS AND ACTIVITIES

•fellow, American Bar Foundation
•Memphis Bar Association Board Member
•Included in The Best Lawyers in America for Health Care Law
•AIGP/Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional through the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) See Credential
•CIPT/Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) through the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
•CIPP/US Certification; Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US credential through the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
•Named on the list of “Mid-South Super Lawyers Rising Stars”
•Graduate, International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) Trial Academy, 2010
•Articles editor, The University of Memphis Law Review
•Recipient, Cecil C. Humphreys Fellowship
•Phi Kappa Phi
•Beta Gamma Sigma
•National Business Institute 2025 Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Mr. Joy has worked on a pro bono bases counseling individuals in consumer transactions and related matters. He has previously served on the board of directors of a multi-city ministry providing mentoring for new and expectant parents and on the board of a re-entry workforce development ministry.