Overview
Hannah advises domestic and international clients on securities law, capital markets transactions, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and sustainability matters. She counsels clients on US securities laws matters including disclosure and periodic reporting, securities law compliance, ‘33 and ‘34 Act matters, and a broad range of capital markets transactions. She guides clients through a range of strategic corporate transactions including debt and equity offerings, both public and private, and mergers and acquisitions.
Hannah also brings significant experience in ESG and sustainability matters. She regularly advises companies on ESG reporting and governance and assists in preparing for evolving regulatory developments in the US and Europe. Her commitment to guiding clients through the complexities of ESG disclosure and regulatory compliance, combined with her broader securities and governance practice, underscores her role as a trusted advisor in the evolving landscape of corporate transactions, responsibility, and governance.
Hannah served on a seconded basis as interim securities counsel of a Fortune 500 multinational food and beverage company. In this role, she worked closely with numerous functions of the organization on a range of matters involving Exchange Act disclosure and periodic reporting, corporate governance, corporate finance, ESG and sustainability, and investor relations.
Prior to joining the firm, Hannah worked in regulatory affairs, where she focused on energy and environmental matters.
Experience
- Represents companies in matters concerning ESG and sustainability strategy and reporting, including sustainability reports, reporting to various frameworks, processes, and controls around ESG reporting, and ESG governance.
- Represents public and private companies in matters concerning securities law compliance and disclosure and periodic reporting.
- Represents issuers and underwriters in international and domestic public and private debt offerings, including US dollar and euro bonds.
- Represents clients in matters concerning corporate governance and shareholder matters, including shareholder proposals and preparation of proxy statements and shareholder meeting materials.
- Represents public and private companies in mergers and acquisitions transactions, including transactions involving strategic corporate restructurings.
Accolades
Honors & Recognitions
- Recognized as a Forward 40 honoree, Forward Law Review, 2025
Affiliations
Professional
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, Virginia State Bar Association
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Events & Speaking Engagements
Publications
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Education
JD, Georgetown University Law Center, Senior Editor, Georgetown International Environmental Law Journal, 2016
BBA, The University of Mississippi, summa cum laude, 2010
Admissions
District of Columbia
Virginia
Areas of Focus
Additional Service Areas

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