Joy Spillis Lundeen Named among Women of Influence by GlobeSt.
Miami, FL – Bilzin Sumberg is pleased to announce that Construction Law & Litigation Practice Group Leader Joy Spillis Lundeen has been recognized by GlobeSt., a leading commercial real estate news and information platform, as one of its 2026 "Women of Influence." The annual recognition honors women across the commercial real estate industry whose leadership, expertise, and business impact are shaping the sector's future, with honorees selected for their track record of professional achievement and their commitment to mentorship, innovation, and advancing opportunities for women in a historically male-dominated field.
Among her recent accomplishments, Joy was specifically cited by GlobeSt. for her work as lead counsel in a $15 million construction defect action brought against the designers and builders of the Miami Formula 1 Racetrack, and for her representation of the Tampa Housing Authority in a high-stakes defects matter tied to a large LEED Silver-certified affordable senior housing development. She was also recognized for her longtime commitment to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami, where she has served as a board member, past chair, and youth mentor.
A trial lawyer for more than three decades, Joy leads Bilzin Sumberg's Construction Law & Litigation Group, advising major Florida developers and owners on complex construction disputes and challenges. Her litigation practice spans all major asset types — including multi-use, residential, manufacturing, infrastructure, and stadium projects — and extends to counsel on contract negotiations, construction insurance, and design service agreements.
Joy's industry standing has also been affirmed through sustained independent recognition, including her ranking in Chambers USA for Construction; her recognition by Best Lawyers in America in Construction Law and Litigation – Construction, including the 2021 Miami "Lawyer of the Year" honor in the latter category; and her inclusion on the Florida Super Lawyers list. She was also named to Florida Trend's Legal Elite Notable Women Leaders in Law in 2023 and recognized by Connect CRE as a Woman in Real Estate honoree in 2021.
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