Ms. Hanlon is an associate in the Litigation Services Department, focusing on complex, commercial litigation in federal and state court. She is a member of the Firm's Associates Committee. While attending law school, Ms. Hanlon served as an advocate for Penn Law Advocates for the Homeless. Prior to joining Schnader, she worked as a patient education and events coordinator for Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania.
Areas of Experience
Product Liability Defense
· Defense of a major chemical company in federal and state mass tort litigation involving allegations of brain cancer caused by chemical exposure.
· Defense of industrial equipment manufacturer and pharmaceutical drug companies in state mass tort litigation.
Appellate Practice
· Representation of appellant in international child custody litigation including a successful stay petition and briefing to the First Circuit Court of Appeals.
Labor and Employment Practices
· Defense of employers in state and federal litigation involving employment discrimination and wrongful termination claims.
Pro Bono
· Member of a team of Schnader lawyers that obtained a full acquittal of murder charges brought against William J. Barnes.
Professional Affiliations
· Associate Editor, Journal of Animal Law and Ethics, University of Pennsylvania Law School
· Co-Chair, Animal Law Project, University of Pennsylvania Law School
· Former member, Equal Justice Foundation
Other Distinctions
· Outstanding Public Service Award, University of Pennsylvania Law School, 2009
· Public Service Leadership Award, University of Pennsylvania Law School, 2009
News
03/27/2012, The Legal Intelligencer Honors Schnader Team with "Unsung Hero" Pro Bono Award
03/22/2012, Schnader Attorneys Successful in Securing Parole for Pro Bono Client William J. Barnes
02/21/2012, U.S. Magistrate Judge Calls for Release of Firm Client William J. Barnes on His Request for Parole
05/28/2010, Schnader Successfully Obtains Complete Acquittal on Murder Charges Against William J. Barnes
11/30/2009, Schnader Welcomes Six New Associates to the Firm
Publications
Alerts
03/26/2012, Appellate Rule Amendments Add New Class of Cases to Those Covered by Longer Appeal Periods