Dr. Luke Nikas

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Luke Nikas is a lecturer at Harvard Law School, focusing on art, entertainment, and sports law, with a distinguished career as a partner at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP in New York. He is recognized as one of the top lawyers in the country, appearing on Law360's MVP list and Lawdragon's 500 Leading Lawyers in America. Nicknamed a 'litigation star' by Chambers USA, Luke has been involved in high-stakes litigation across various industries, working with Fortune 50, 100, and 500 companies as well as high-profile individuals. He has co-chaired the firm's Art Litigation and Disputes Practice, making significant contributions to the field, including defense in high-profile art forgery cases. Luke's expertise extends to complex legal issues surrounding NFTs and art law, having recovered major artworks and provided counsel on international art transactions. He has also lectured extensively at prestigious institutions and has been featured in numerous media outlets for his insights and expertise on art law and litigation.

Research Interests

Experience

Partner

— Present

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP • New York

Luke Nikas is a partner at Quinn Emanuel, where he specializes in complex litigation, particularly in the fields of art and entertainment law.

Courses

Art Law Litigation

Requirements for Harvard Law School

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
J.D. from an ABA-approved U.S. law school or a first law degree (LL.B. or equivalent) from a foreign law school
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • CV/Résumé
  • Personal statements (Parts A and B)
  • At least two recommendations
  • Official transcripts and diplomas
  • Official TOEFL report (if applicable)
  • Application fee ($85)
Specialization Notes

Applied for under 'Department of Law', 'Department of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law', 'Department of Constitutional Law', 'Department of Japanese Legal Studies', and 'Department of Human Rights'.