Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton

Luke Barefoot’s practice focuses on bankruptcy litigation, insolvency, corporate restructuring and related litigation matters, with a particular focus on cross-border and international bankruptcy disputes. Luke is also active in the firm’s pro bono practice.

Luke joined the firm in 2004 and became a partner in 2013. He clerked for the Honorable Rosemary Barkett, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (2005-2006).

Luke is proficient in Italian.

Member of the New York Bar.

Stanford Law School  (J.D. with distinction, 2004); Cornell University (B.S. with honors, 2001)