About Jakki Hansen
About Me:
A distinguished attorney who has served in both the private and public sectors, Jakki Hansen has demonstrated her commitment to the community through her many charitable efforts. Educated in Texas, Jakki Hansen attended Texas A&M University, majoring in both English and history, before earning her Juris Doctor from The University of Houston Law Center.
After graduating from law school, Jakki Hansen chose to serve as an Assistant District Attorney at the Harris County District Attorney’s Office over a career at a private law firm. While with Harris County, Jakki Hansen advocated on behalf of the people of Texas, prosecuting many criminal cases and obtaining judgments that best served the public interest through tireless litigation and negotiation of plea agreements.
After spending time in the private sector, learning to transfer her advocacy skills in criminal law to the civil context, Jakki Hansen joined the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County as Senior Staff Counsel. In this role, Jakki Hansen successfully defended claims by the Texas Medical Center and defeated unfounded allegations of violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
In addition to her service on behalf of the people of Texas and Harris County, Jakki Hansen engages in a number of charitable and community service activities. Jakki Hansen maintains active memberships on the Houston Bar Association’s Special Olympics Texas Committee and the Habitat for Humanity International Committee.
An avid outdoorswoman who enjoys horseback riding and camping, Jakki Hansen also supports the World Wildlife Federation and various animal protection organizations.
Employment:
Hansen Law Firm, PC
Owner
Legal Services
Houston, TX 77043
http://www.hansenlawfirmpc.com
01/1/2011 — Present
Criminal and civil litigation firm providing criminal defense, personal injury advocacy, employment claims, discrimination claims, fraud and DTPA claims, insurance claims, contracts and breach of contract matters.
Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas
Deputy General Counsel / Senior Staff Counsel
Transportation, Government
Houston, TX US
03/1/2003 — 02/1/2010
Supervised legal department staff, work with Board of Directors, oversaw litigation, handled litigation.
Defended METRO successfully against claims by Texas Medical Center; defended METRO successfully against unfounded claims of violations of Americans with Disabilities Act.
Davis Orestky & Guilfoyle, PLLC
Associate Attorney
Houston, TX US
09/1/2002 — 03/1/2003
Insurance Defense, Professional Malpractice Defense
Irelan, Hargis & Fusselman, PLLC
Associate Attorney
Houston, TX US
08/1/2001 — 09/1/2002
Civil Litigation, Insurance Defense, Business Litigation
Harris County District Attorney's Office
Assistant District Attorney; County Court Chief
Houston, TX US
12/1/1996 — 08/1/2001
Intern 1996-1998 Assistant DA 1998-2001 County Court Chief 2001
Criminal Prosecution Training and Supervision of Junior ADAs
Education:
University of Houston Law Center
Juris Doctorate
Houston, TX US
08/1/1995 — 05/1/1998
Order of the Barristers Semi-finalist, Hippard Mock Trial Competition
Texas A&M University
English, History
Bachelor of Arts
College Station, TX US
08/1/1989 — 12/1/1994
Community Service:
Houston Bar Association, Special Olympics Committee, Houston Bar Association, Habitat for Humanity Committee
Charities:
Habitat for Humanity, World Wildlife Federation, Dress for Success, Heifer International
Interests:
Reading, outdoor activities, tennis, horseback, riding, camping
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