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Hannah Camilleri Hughes
Associate
Overview
Hannah Hughes defends employers in all stages of employment litigation and arbitration. She guides clients through complex employment disputes and zealously advocates for her clients at all stages of litigation — from responding to demand letters and charges of discrimination to defending claims and appeals in state and federal courts. Hannah has worked on a wide array of employment issues, including defending harassment, discrimination, retaliation, FLSA, and ADA access claims; enforcing noncompete agreements; and drafting multistate workplace policies and employment agreements.
Prior Experience
Before joining Faegre Drinker, Hannah was an associate at an Am Law 100 law firm, where she represented clients in employment litigation and arbitration. She also served as an assistant public defender in Hennepin County, Minnesota, where she gained invaluable courtroom experience. Prior to law school, Hannah was a Teach for America corps member in the Boston Public School System, where she learned the art of patience.
Personal Interests
In addition to her employment practice, Hannah is committed to her pro bono work, which ranges from criminal justice, to immigration, to work with veterans. Outside of the office, Hannah spends a lot of time at the zoo with her animal-obsessed children. Hannah also enjoys traveling, hiking, biking, and trying new restaurants.
Credentials
Bar Admissions
Minnesota
Court Admissions
Minnesota Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
Education
University of Minnesota Law School
J.D. cum laude, Civil Litigation and Criminal Justice concentration (2020)
Boston University
M.Ed. (2015)
Boston College
B.A. in Philosophy and Communications, magna cum laude (2013)
Insights & Events
Leadership & Community
Professional Associations
- American Bar Association
- Minnesota State Bar Association
Civic Activities
- United Way Campaign — Floor Coordinator, 2025
Honors
- Faegre Drinker — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2024
- Minnesota Lawyer — Attorney of the Year, 2021, University of Minnesota Law School Clemency Project Clinic
No aspect of these recognitions has been approved by the highest court of any state.