Since 2022, she has demonstrated a profound commitment to advocating for those who have suffered due to negligence.
JACKSON, WY, June 12, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Lydia K. Hanson, Esq., has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Ms. Hanson has rapidly ascended in her legal career, specializing in private injury from the plaintiff's side, medical malpractice, and other injury cases. Currently serving as an associate attorney at The Spence Law Firm LLC in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, since 2022, she has demonstrated a profound commitment to advocating for those who have suffered due to negligence. Ms. Hanson's journey in law began with a pivotal role as a federal law clerk at the Federal District Court of Wyoming in Mammoth from 2021 to 2022, where she honed her skills in legal analysis and courtroom procedures.
Before her legal practice, Ms. Hanson engaged in several roles that enriched her understanding of the law and its impact on communities. In 2020, she interned at Perkins Coie LLP & the Western Urban Water Coalition, contributing to significant environmental and water rights cases. That same year, Ms. Hanson was a policy fellow at Accountability Counsel, advocating for human rights and environmental justice. Her legal acumen was also developed as a summer associate law clerk at The Spence Law Firm, LLC in 2019, laying the groundwork for her current position.
Ms. Hanson's undergraduate studies culminated in a bachelor's degree in international studies and French from the University of Idaho in 2016. She also received a master's degree in International Affairs and global environmental policy and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from American University in 2021.
Ms. Hanson is an active member of the American Association for Justice and the Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association. These affiliations underscore her dedication to justice and continuous professional development. Outside of her professional life, Ms. Hanson has demonstrated a commitment to civic engagement and scholarship. As a board member of the Institute for Community Partnerships and Sustainable Development and a volunteer for the local domestic violence hotline, she has actively contributed to community well-being and sustainable initiatives.
Ms. Hanson's academic journey is marked by accolades such as the Washington College of Law Merit Scholarship and Dean's Commendation from the University of Idaho. Her scholarly contributions include being a symposium editor for the Washington College of Law Sustainable Development Law and Policy Brief from 2020 to 2021 as well as the Chair for the Washington College of Law Animal Law Society. In those roles, she produced two full-day symposiums on the impacts of animal agriculture and inequitable infrastructure. Ms. Hanson credits her success to a supportive community of individuals and a strong work ethic that has propelled her forward.
Dedicated to the legal profession, Ms. Hanson focuses on exemplifying kindness and compassion in every case. Looking toward the future, she aims to make a positive impact on the world through her career, as well as her personal life.
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