Hanlon to Serve as District Judge on U.S. District Court
J.P. Hanlon
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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowFaegre Baker Daniels Partner J.P. Hanlon has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as United States District Judge, Southern District of Indiana. During his time at the firm, he served as co-chair of the white collar defense and investigations practice. A former federal prosecutor, Hanlon represented clients in government investigations, enforcement proceedings and related civil litigation. He also led corporate internal investigations and helps clients resolve complex compliance issues. In addition to his service with the U.S. Department of Justice, Hanlon previously served as a federal judicial law clerk and adjunct law school faculty member teaching courses on white collar crime.
He is a published author in the field of white collar crime and has been selected by peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America every year since 2013. Hanlon is an experienced courtroom advocate, having tried criminal and civil cases to verdict in U.S. District Court as both a prosecutor and defense lawyer, and having argued numerous cases before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.
He earned a law degree from Valparaiso University School of Law, magna cum laude, and a bachelor’s degree from DePauw University.