Northern Trust has appointed Pamela Lucina as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for the Trust & Advisory Practice, reporting to Trust & Advisory Services Practice Executive David Williams.
Lucina will be based in Northern Trust’s Chicago office where she will continue to build on the firm’s fiduciary and advisory expertise, and drive the strategy for future business delivery. With a strong background in wealth, tax, philanthropic and business owner planning, she also brings expertise in next generation education, governance and global family office matters.
“We are delighted to combine Pam’s deep expertise and experience with that of our talented team of trust and advisory professionals,” says Steven L Fradkin, President, Northern Trust Wealth Management. “Her extensive experience will further strengthen our capabilities and perspective as we drive forward our contemporary holistic approach.”
Lucina joins Northern Trust from BNY Mellon where she held the national role of Executive Director for their Wealth Management Advice, Planning and Fiduciary Services practice. She previously worked at JPMorgan providing wealth and estate planning services, and also spent 10 years in private practices as a tax consultant with Arthur Andersen, and in the trusts and estates departments of both Levin Schroeder and Mayer Brown law firms.
She is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), and is heavily involved in the Chicago community as a member of the planned giving boards of the Steppenwolf Theater, Shedd Aquarium and the Hadley School for the Blind.
Lucina received a bachelor’s degree from Marquette University and a law degree from DePaul University.