J.P. Hanlon to Serve as United States District Judge for the Southern District of Indiana

Faegre 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 FaegreBD, Hanlon served as co-chair of the firm’s white collar defense and investigations practice. A former federal prosecutor, he represented clients in government investigations, enforcement proceedings and related civil litigation. He also led corporate internal investigations and helped 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. J.P. 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.

Hanlon earned a law degree from Valparaiso University School of Law, magna cum laude, and a bachelor’s degree from DePauw University.

For additional information, please see Senator Todd Young’s news release.