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Joseph M Hanna
665 Main St, Buffalo, NY
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Education
2018:
Canisius College, M.S.A., summa cum laude
2014:
Syracuse University, M.P.A., Top 5% of Class
2005:
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law, JD - Juris Doctor, cum laude
2002:
State University of New York at Buffalo, BA - Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude
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Jill campbell
19 Nov, 2019
Tells it like it is looks for the detail.
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Publications
2018:
DRI For the Defense, Author, "The NCAA Bribery Scandal,"
2018:
Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel (PADC), Presenter, "A Beginner's Guide to Making It Rain,"
2018:
Buffalo Business First, Quoted, "Tops' Curci: 'We Were Running Our Company With One Arm Tied Behind Our Back'"
2018:
Buffalo Business First, Quoted, "Tops Financial Issues 'Not the End of the World,'"
2018:
Sports and Entertainment Law Insider Blog, Editor, Sports and Entertainment Law Insider blog
2018:
Buffalo Business First, Quoted in "Millennials Shake Up Legal Field"
2018:
LCLD Pathfinder, "Developing a Niche Practice Area"
2018:
Buffalo News, Featured in "Joseph M. Hanna Named to Committee"
2018:
New York Daily Record, Featured in "From the Law to the Links,"
2018:
Law360, Quoted in "Sports Wagering Bill Is a Big Bet on Federal Oversight"
2018:
Buffalo Law Journal, Quoted in "President George H.W. Bush Remembered Fondly in Buffalo"
2017:
New York Law Journal, Quoted in “Drone Operation Is Ripe for Regulation in New York, Lawyers at State Bar Meeting Say,”
2017:
DRI’s For the Defense, Author, "Teeing-Off on Counterfeiters,”
2017:
DRI For the Defense, Author, "No Easy Task: Teeing-Off on Counterfeiters,"
2017:
2017 Upstate New York Super Lawyers, Interviewed in “Busy in Buffalo: Joe Hanna Is the Hardest-Working Person in the Room,”
2017:
Leaderiship Council on Legal Diversity Fellows Weekly, Author, "Take Control of Your Career,"
2017:
CLICKS Sports & Entertainment Law Symposium, Keynote speaker, CLICKS Sports & Entertainment Law Symposium
2017:
MediaPost, Featured in “How Bunkers in Baghdad Plays Golf to Support U.S. Troops,”
2017:
Diversity Works, New York State Bar Association, Panelist, “The Constance Baker Motley Symposium,”
2017:
LawInSport, Quoted in “Key Sports Law Cases and Developments to Watch in 2017 - USA,”
2017:
Law360, Quoted,“David Boies Could Be Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones’ Hail Mary,”
2017:
Law360, Quoted, “The Biggest Sports Rulings of the 1st Half of 2017,”
2017:
Law 360, Quoted in "Riddell Concussion Claims May Head for State Court Fight,"
2017:
Law360, Quoted in "Judge Breathes New Life Into Minor Leaguers’ Wage Suit,"
2017:
Law360, Quoted in “Sports Cases to Watch in 2017,”
2017:
Buffalo Law Journal, Interviewed in "Five Questions With Joe Hanna, Distinguished Neutrals Panelist,"
2017:
USLAW, Author, “Tightening the Grip on Counterfeit Golf Clubs,”
2016:
New York Law Journal, Author, “The Mandatory Arbitration Clause Debate,”
2016:
1L LCLD Scholars Summit, Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, Panelist, “Secrets to Success,”
2016:
FM 96.9 The Game, Quoted on "The Beat of Sports,"
2016:
On The Green, The Fan 610 AM, Quoted on "HV III And Bunkers In Baghdad"
2016:
Tampa Bay Times, Quoted in “Picking a Jury Will Be Particularly Tough in Hulk Hogan Sex Tape Case Against Gawker,”
2016:
Association of Towns of the State of New York Annual Meeting, Presenter, “Drones on the Horizon: An Update on New York’s Proposed Regulation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles,”
2016:
Syracuse Entertainment and Sports Law Symposium, Panelist, "Working as General and Outside Counsel in Sports,"
2016:
Law360, Quoted in “The Biggest Sports Cases of 2016,”
2016:
Law360, Quoted in "Daily Fantasy Merger Won't Help Much With Legal Woes,"
2016:
Law360, Quoted in "Rams Fans' Merchandise Claims Will Be Tough to Prove,"
2016:
Law360, Quoted in "NFL Must Play Good Defense in DirecTV Sunday Ticket Row,”
2016:
Law360, Quoted in "NHL Head's Strong Dismissal of CTE Link Could Be a Mistake,"
2016:
Law360, Quoted in “3rd Circuit Puts an End to Objections in NFL Concussion Deal,”
2016:
Law360, Quoted in "NFL 'Personal Conduct' Ruling Has Silver Lining For Players,"
2016:
Law360, Quoted in “NFL Deflategate Appeal to Test Deference to Arbitrators,”
2016:
Law360, Quoted in, “Demand for NFL Tix Throws Wrench Into Pricing Challenges,”
2016:
Law360, Quoted in “MLB Avoids Antitrust Hit With Single-Team Streaming Deal,”
2016:
Buffalo Law Journal, Featured in "Goldberg Segalla's Growth Quick Yet Methodical,"
2015:
Newsday, Cited in “Drone Enthusiasts Fear Regulations May Go Too Far,”
2015:
Times-Herald, Quoted in “No Warriors Knockoff T-Shirt Is Out of Bounds,”
2015:
Talk of the Towns, Author, “A New York State of Drones: Practical Tips for Towns as Regs Loom on the Horizon,”
2015:
Syracuse University College of Law, Presenter, “The Sports Product Licensing Game: From Amateurs to Professionals, Everybody Wants to Play,”
2015:
Sports & Entertainment Law Society, SUNY Buffalo Law School, Presenter, "An Evening With Joseph Hanna '05,"
2015:
Entertainment and Sports Law Symposium: The Game Off the Field, Syracuse University College of Law, Panelist, “Client Representation,”
2015:
Association of Towns of NYS Annual Meeting, Presenter, "Is the Empire State Ready for Drones? Exploring New York’s Proposed Regulation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles,"
2015:
American Bar Association Minority Trial Lawyer, Author, “For Now, Drones Will Fly the Uncertain Skies,”
2015:
Law360, Featured in “Minority Powerbrokers Q&A: Goldberg Segalla's Joseph Hanna,”
2015:
Buffalo Law Journal, Quoted in “Growing Drone Usage Sparks Legal Concerns,”
2015:
Business First, Quoted in “Dedicated to Diversity: Progress Seen in Legal Profession,”
2014:
American Bar Association Minority Trial Lawyer Committee, Panelist, “Surviving and Thriving: Success Tips for Diverse Litigators,”
2014:
Buffalo Rising, Quoted in “Bunkers in Baghdad Named a 2014 Top-Rated Nonprofit,”
2014:
Local SYR, WSYR-TV, Featured in “SU Maxwell Student Sending Golf Equipment to Troops,”
2014:
AM Buffalo, WKBW-TV, Featured in “Bunkers in Baghdad,”
2014:
Syracuse University News, Featured in "Maxwell Student Delivers Golfing Gear to Troops through Bunkers in Baghdad,"
2014:
Sports Illustrated SI Golf+Digital, Quoted in “Go Figure: 5,000,000,”
2014:
American Bar Association Judicial Intern Opportunity Program, Featured in “Success Stories Spotlight,”
2014:
America’s Pregame, Fox Sports 1, Featured in “Bunkers in Baghdad Serving Troops Overseas,”
2014:
New York State Judicial Institute on Professionalism, Participant, “Focus Group Discussion,”
2014:
Concussion Litigation Reporter, Author, “Missouri Law Could Spell Trouble for NFL’s Chiefs in New Concussion Lawsuit,” quoted in “Jahvid Best Concussion Case Questions Whether He Should Have Been Eligible for NFL Draft at All” and “Family of Concussed Football Player Sues School District,”
2014:
ABA Section of Litigation Corporate Counsel CLE Seminar, Rancho Mirage, CA, Presenter, “Supply Chain Reaction: The New Frontier in Compliance, Social Responsibility, Disclosure, and Transparency,”
2014:
ABA Minority Trial Lawyer, Author, “NBA Leads in Gender Equity,”
2014:
American Bar Association Minority Trial Lawyer, Author, "Ray Rice, Roger Goodell, and an Explosive Legal Showdown,"
2014:
Law360, Featured in “Rising Star: Goldberg Segalla’s Joseph Hanna,”
2014:
Buffalo Law Journal, Author, “Pro Athletes Can Cash In – and Out — Quickly,”
2014:
Buffalo Law Journal, Quoted in “Economic Evolution of College Sports,”
2014:
Buffalo Law Journal, Quoted in “NLRB Ruling Not Likely to Have WNY Impact,”
2014:
Buffalo Law Journal, “Bunkers in Baghdad Hits Milestone,”
2014:
New York State Bar Association Journal, Author, “The Drones Are Coming! Is New York Ready?”
2013:
DRI Business Litigation Seminar, Presenter, “Big Bang Theory: Will the NFL’s Concussion Policy Expose the League to Potentially Massive Liability?,”
2013:
Insurance Day, Quoted in “Goldberg Segalla Partner Calls for Help to Send Golf Equipment to Troops,”
2013:
Medical Malpractice Depositions, Juris Publishing, Co-Author, “Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation,”
2013:
CNBC, Quoted in “Helping Troops Overseas, One Golf Ball at a Time,”
2013:
Post-Journal, Quoted in “All in a Day’s Sports,”
2013:
Property Casualty 360, Quoted in “Invisible Killer: How Legal Fallout From Traumatic Brain Injuries May Forever Change the Way Sports Are Insured,”
2013:
UB School of Law, Presenter, “A Day in the Life of a Litigator,”
2013:
Golf Digest, Author, “Giving Golf to the Troops,”
2013:
Washington Lawyer, Quoted in "Playing it Safe: Are Concussions Ruining Sports?"
2013:
American Bar Association Section of Litigation Annual CLE Conference, Moderator, “Beyond the Business Case Diversity and the Small/Medium Firm,”
2013:
American Bar Association Section of Litigation Annual CLE Conference, Panelist, “Mastering Depositions,”
2013:
American Bar Association Minority Trial Lawyer, Author, “Affirmative Action Under Siege,”
2013:
American Bar Association Minority Trial Lawyer, Co-Author, “Giving It the ‘Old College Try,’"
2013:
Law360, Quoted in “Rutgers, Big East To Talk Settlement In Exit Suit,”
2013:
Buffalo Law Journal, Quoted in “HirePatriots.com Helps Military Veterans Find Good-Paying Jobs,”
2013:
Buffalo Law Journal, Author, “Concussion Lawsuit Goes Front and Center,”
2013:
Buffalo Law Journal, Featured in “Buffalo-Born Charity Hits 4M Mark in Golf Balls Sent to U.S. Troops,”
2012:
New York State Bar Association Torts, Insurance, and Compensation Law Section Summer Meeting, Presenter, "Mentoring For Diversity Charrette,"
2012:
Buffalo Spree, Featured in “Buffalo Game Changers: Joseph Hanna,”
2012:
Political Science Event, University at Buffalo, Featured Mentor, "Major of the Month"
2012:
USA Today, Quoted in "Charity Provides Donated Golf Balls and Clubs for Troops,"
2012:
Buffalo Spree, Featured in “A Slice of Home,”
2012:
DRI’s The Business Suit, Newsletter of the Commercial Litigation Committee, Co-Author, “Not for the Bashful: Student Athletes, Drug Testing … and Judicial Doctrine,”
2012:
ABA Section of Litigation “Sound Advice” Podcast, Presenter, “Best Practices for Pretrial Discovery and the Use of Experts,”
2012:
Law360, Quoted in “NFL Taps Clement For Concussion MDL,”
2012:
Law360, Quoted in “NFL Disability Board Undermines League In Concussion MDL,”
2012:
Buffalo Law Journal, Quoted in "'Bunkers' Adds Partner; Nears 3 Million Balls,"
2012:
Thomson Reuters News and Insight, Author, “Paying the Piper: NFL’s Concussion Policy Results in Huge Class Action Lawsuit,”
2012:
New York State Bar Association Journal, Author, “Concussions May Prove to Be a Major Headache for the NFL: Players’ Class Action Suit Places a Bounty on the League,”
2011:
DRI Annual Meeting, Presenter, "Speeding from Victory Lane to the Check-Out Lane: An Inside Look at the Big Business of Sports Product Licensing,"
2011:
DRI The Business Suit, Co-Author, "NFL Scores Its First 'A' on Diversity Report Card, Yet Still Remains at the Back of the Class,"
2011:
NYSBA State Bar News, Featured in "Three Trailblazers to Receive Diversity Awards,"
2011:
Syracuse University College of Law; Loyola University; SUNY Buffalo Law School Graduates of the Last Decade Group; Loyola University School of Law, Presenter, “The Sports Product Licensing Game: From Amateurs to Professionals, Everybody Wants to Play,”
2011:
University at Buffalo School of Law, Speaker, Explore Law Program
2011:
Hilbert College, Speaker, Motivational Speakers Panel, "Getting Ahead in School, Work and Life,"
2011:
University at Buffalo School of Law, Speaker at the Students of Color Kick-Off Event
2011:
Buffalo Prep, Speaker, "Careers in the Law — How We Got Here and Why,"
2011:
WNY Pre-Law Success Initiative, Presenter, "Careers in Law: Traditional & New Opportunities,"
2011:
Co-Sponsored by AALSA and LALSA, Presenter, "What Do Real Lawyers Do?,"
2011:
Erie County Bar Association, Presenter, "Preparing to Practice: A Primer for Young Lawyers,"
2011:
ABA Minority Trial Lawyer, Author, "Influence Your Verdict by Changing Jurors' Perceptions of Expert Witnesses, Part Two,"
2011:
ABA's Minority Trial Lawyer, Author, "Influence Your Verdict by Changing Jurors' Perceptions of Expert Witnesses, Part One,"
2011:
ABA's Minority Trial Lawyer, Co-Author, "The NFL's Diversity Report Card,"
2011:
ABA's Minority Trial Lawyer, Co-Author, "Taking Depositions Through an Interpreter,"
2011:
Business First, Quoted in “Legal Profession Takes Leadership Role in WNY,”
2011:
Business First, Quoted in “Collaboration Opens Doors for Minority Students,”
2011:
Business First, Quoted in “Bunkers' Golf Program Hits a Landmark Number,”
2011:
Buffalo Law Journal, Co-Author, “Defining Limits on Right of Publicity for Student-Athletes,”
2011:
NYSBA Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law Journal, Author, "More Than Just a Game: Former Players' Suits Against the NCAA and Electronic Arts Could Have Serious Consequences,"
2011:
Sports Litigation Alert, Co-Author, “Getting in the Game: 2011 Report Shows Ups, Downs in Pro Sports Diversity,”
2010:
The DRI Defense Library Series, Co-Author, New York Chapter, "Construction Litigation Desk Reference: A State by State Compendium,"
2010:
University at Buffalo School of Law, Presenter, "Networking - A Professionals Advice on How to Work the Room,"
2010:
Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Guest Lecturer, "The Business of Sports Licensing Agreements,"
2010:
Buffalo District Golf Association, Guest Speaker, "Bunkers in Baghdad and its Affects on our United States Military Golf,"
2010:
Minority Bar Association Task Force, Lafayette High School, Buffalo Public School, Speaker, "Being a Diverse Attorney in Western New York,"
2010:
ABA's Minority Trial Lawyer, Co-Author, "Decisive Moves Still Necessary to Promote Minority Partners,"
2010:
American Bar Association Annual Meeting, Presenter, "A Power Shift, Client Development in the Age of Obama,"
2009:
DRI Commercial and Intellectual Property Litigation Symposium, Presenter, "The Sports Product Licensing Game - From Amateurs to Professionals, Everybody Wants to Play,"
2009:
DRI Commercial and Intellectual Property Litigation Symposium, Author and Presenter, "The Sports Product Licensing Game — From Amateurs to Professionals, Everybody Wants to Play,"
2009:
DRI Committee Leadership Conference, Presenter, "Diversity in the Law: Where Do We Go From Here?"
2009:
DRI For the Defense, Co-Author, "A Unique Opportunity: Evaluating Your Firm’s Diversity Initiatives,"
2009:
DRI For the Defense, Co-Author, "What Lies Beneath: The Gathering Storm of Chinese Drywall Defect Claims,"
2009:
College Mont La Salle, Ain Saade, Lebanon, Speaker, "Diversity in the Law: Being a Diverse Lawyer in the United States,"
2009:
Bryant & Stratton Speaker Series, Speaker, "Diversity in Western New York: The Change We Need to Continue Moving Forward,"
2009:
Bryant & Stratton College Brown Bag Luncheon Series, Speaker, "Personal Education and Lifetime Success"
2009:
Buffalo Niagara Partnership, Participant, "Executives Unplugged,"
2009:
Co-Author," Nanotechnology: Something So Little Should Not Be Allowed to Get Too Big!,"
2009:
ABA Minority Trial Lawyer, Co-Author, The Advancement of Minority Coaches in Professional Athletics
2009:
ABA Minority Trial Lawyer, Co-Author, "Diversity Programs: Trends and Strategies for Success,"
2009:
Buffalo Law Journal, Co-Author, "Drywall From China Leads to Glut of Claims"
2008:
New York Law Journal, Co-Author, "Can 'Ahlborn' Apply to Medicaid, Workers' Comp Liens?,"
2008:
DRI The Business Suit, Author, "Successful Strategies for Implementing an Effective Diversity Program at Your Law Firm,"
2008:
DRI The Business Suit, Author, Acushnet Misses the Cut in its Battle with Callaway over Titleist Pro VI Patents
2008:
DRI For the Defense, Co-Author, "Breaking the Bank(ruptcy Code)? Terminating Surety and Fidelity Bonds,"
2008:
NYSBA Perspective, Co-Author, "Second Circuit Changes the Civil Rights Claim Game with Its Ruling in Holcomb v. Iona College,"
2008:
NYSBA Post Trial Practice and Procedures Book, Co-Author, "Set-Offs Available Under General Obligations Law §15-108,"
2008:
NYSBA Torts, Insurance, and Compensation Law Journal, Co-Author, "Will the Change to General Obligations Law §15-108 Promote More Settlements?,"
2008:
NYSBA Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law Journal, Spring, 2008; Entertainment and Sports Lawyer, Co-Author, "The Rangers' Gloves are Off in a Digital Tussle with the NHL,"
2008:
Young Adult Professional Forum, Presenter, New York State Senate
2008:
New York Chapter, Co-Author, DRI Trade Secret Compendium
2008:
DRI The Critical Path, Co-Author, "Construction Defect Litigation: The Impact of the Lamar Homes and J.S.U.B. Decisions,"
2008:
DRI The Business Suit, January 2008; NYSBA Perspective, Spring, 2008; Entertainment and Sports Lawyer, Author, "The NFL v. Cable Television: Which Heavyweight Will Be Left Standing?,"
2008:
DRI Young Lawyer Compendium, Co-Author, "Trade Secret Privilege,"
2008:
DRI's Young Lawyer Committee Newsletter, The Whisper, Author, "Assessing the Diversity Issue in the Legal Business,"
2008:
DRI Young Lawyer's Form Book, Co-Author, Intellectual Property Chapter
2008:
NYSBA NY Business Law Journal, Co-Author, "Terminating Surety and Fidelity Bonds Upon the Insolvency or Bankruptcy of the Principal,"
2008:
ABA's Minority Trial Lawyer, Author, "Strengthening Your Firm's Commitment to its Diversity Initiative,"
2008:
Buffalo Law Journal, Author, "Firm Diversity Starts with an Honest Assessment,"
2008:
Buffalo Law Journal, Author, "Studies Highlight Need for Greater Diversity,"
2008:
NYSBA Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law Journal, Co-Author, "Topps Turns the Lights Out on Cool Papa Bell,"
2007:
DRI The Business Suit, Author, "Court Erases Cablevision's DVR Plans,"
2007:
DRI Construction Law Compendium, Co-Author, "Causes of Action in Construction Defect Litigation,"
2007:
DRI The Business Suit, Author, "Interception! CBS Throws Into Coverage and Loses,"
2007:
DRI For the Defense, Co-Author, "Frye 'Em: Jury Psychology Can Undermine Plaintiff's Expert Witnesses,"
2007:
DRI For the Defense, Co-Author, "Frye 'Em: Jury Psychology Can Undermine Plaintiff's Expert Witnesses,"
2007:
DRI For the Defense, Author, "Fostering Diversity in the Legal Profession: Moving Beyond the Rhetoric,"
2007:
Annual International Law Student Association Symposium, University at Buffalo School of Law, Presenter, "International Law: A Young Lawyer's Experience,"
2007:
Annual International Law Student Association Symposium, University at Buffalo School of Law, Presenter, "International Law: A Young Lawyer's Experience,"
2007:
Co-Author, Guide to New York Commercial Evictions
2007:
Co-Author, Guide to New York Commercial Evictions
2007:
Co-Author, "Store Owner's Rights When Faced with Shoplifting: A State by State Review,"
2007:
Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law Journal, Spring 2007; DRI The Business Suit, 2007; New York State Bar Association Perspective, Author, "Brent Jones Scores a Touchdown in a Big Victory Over CBS,"
2007:
FDCC, Co-Author, "Bad Faith: The Admissibility of Expert Testimony and the Challenges that Follow,"
2006:
DRI The Business Suit, Author, "Dealer Protection Laws: Shields, Not Swords,"
2006:
Defense Research Institute E-Newsletter, Author, "Truck Dealership Agreements: Termination Issues,"
2006:
AnNahar Newspaper, Author, "U.S. Rhetoric Not Enough to Save the Crown Jewel of the Middle East,"
2006:
DRI Daubert Compendium, Co-Author, "Expert's Concept: Has it Been Tested?,"
2006:
DRI Fire and Casualty Seminar, Co-Author, "Addressing the Psychology of Post-Enron Jurors — Cross Examination Techniques that Pay Off,"
2006:
In Transit, Defense Research Institute E-Newsletter, Author, "Riding the Bus: Bus Company's Duty of Care to a Waiting Customer,"
2006:
IPL Newsletter, a publication of The ABA Section of Intellectual Property Law, Author, "Beware of the Dawg; Beware of Owner Too. Cleveland Fights for Its Beloved Dawg Pound and Wins"
2005:
Race and Regionalism in Western New York, Author, "One Un-Unified Region: The City of Buffalo and its Many Competing Parts,"
2005:
A Collection of Articles Reviewing Consolidation and Regional Restructuring, Editor, "It's Broke, Lets Fix It: Erie County — City of Buffalo Consolidated Government,"
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