Ian Joyce, Associate at our Phoenix law office
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Ian Joyce

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Biography

Ian Joyce is an associate in Snell & Wilmer’s special litigation and compliance group who focuses his practice on constitutional litigation. He has represented government entities in connection with procedural and substantive due process, equal protection, and takings issues, among other things. Ian also has experience advising clients on matters related to the First Amendment, including defamation.

Ian also has experience in election law. On this front, he has represented candidates and political committees in election-related litigation and has advised clients on lobbying, expenditure reporting, and conflict of interest requirements under Arizona and federal law.

Ian has taken trial testimony and depositions, and has authored briefs, including in the Arizona Supreme Court.

In his spare time, Ian conducts admissions interviews for Vanderbilt Law School, his alma mater, and enjoys playing golf.

Credentials

Bar Admissions

  • Arizona


Court Admissions

  • Supreme Court of Arizona


Education

  • Vanderbilt University Law School (J.D.)
    • Vanderbilt Journal of Entertainment and Technology, Managing Editor
    • Stanton Foundation First Amendment Clinic, student practitioner
    • Moot Court Board, Associate Problem Editor
    •  Branstetter Summer Fellow
  • University of Missouri (B.J., magna cum laude)
    • Honors College
Experience

Awards & Recognition

  • The Best Lawyers in America®: Ones to Watch, Corporate and Compliance Law (2024-2025)

Previous Professional Experience

  • Snell & Wilmer, L.L.P., Summer Associate (2018)
  • U.S. District Court, District of Puerto Rico, Judicial Intern to the Hon. Francisco Besosa (2017)
  • MSB Textbooks, Shipping Clerk (2016)
  • Lift Division, Digital Consultant (2015)

Community Involvement

  • Nourish Phoenix, Board Member (2024-Present)
  • UMOM New Day Centers, Young Professionals Board (2024-Present)

Representative Presentations and Publications