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Hannah Kays

Hannah Kays

Senior Associate

301 Hillsborough Street
Suite 1400
Raleigh, NC 27603
T 919.329.3873
hannah.kays@nelsonmullins.com
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Hannah is a seasoned litigator with extensive experience representing clients across a wide spectrum of complex civil and regulatory matters. She routinely handles high-stakes disputes requiring strategic judgment, meticulous legal analysis, and decisive advocacy, and is known for delivering practical, results-driven solutions in challenging and fast-moving litigation environments. Throughout her career, Hannah has successfully represented...

Hannah is a seasoned litigator with extensive experience representing clients across a wide spectrum of complex civil and regulatory matters. She routinely handles high-stakes disputes requiring strategic judgment, meticulous legal analysis, and decisive advocacy, and is known for delivering practical, results-driven solutions in challenging and fast-moving litigation environments. Throughout her career, Hannah has successfully represented clients across a diverse range of industries, including (but not limited to) healthcare, insurance, manufacturing, supply-chain, construction (both large-scale and family-owned businesses), consumer finance, automotive, commercial real estate, employment law, OSHA/workplace safety, and products liability. This breadth of experience allows her to quickly understand industry-specific challenges and tailor litigation strategies accordingly.

Hannah is recognized for her strong advocacy, analytical rigor, and ability to manage complex matters. She is deeply committed to protecting her clients’ interests and advancing their objectives through thoughtful strategy, clear communication, and effective courtroom representation.

Hannah Kays

clients across a diverse range of industries, including (but not limited to) healthcare, insurance, manufacturing, supply-chain, construction (both large-scale and family-owned businesses), consumer finance, automotive, commercial real estate, employment law, OSHA/workplace safety, and products liability. This breadth of experience allows her to quickly understand industry-specific challenges and tailor litigation strategies accordingly.

Hannah is recognized for her strong advocacy, analytical rigor, and ability to manage complex matters. She is deeply committed to protecting her clients’ interests and advancing their objectives through thoughtful strategy, clear communication, and effective courtroom representation.

Experience

The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.

Previous Professional Experience

  • Commercial Litigation Attorney, law firm based in Raleigh (2017–2020)
  • Workers’ Compensation, Social Security Disability, and Mass Torts Attorney, Greensboro office of a regional law firm (2016–2017) 
  • Legal Specialist — Creditors’ Rights, law firm based in Raleigh (2015–2016)
  • Legal Intern, Cisco Systems (2014)
  • Legal Intern — Torts Division, North Carolina Attorney General’s Office (2013)
  • Paralegal — Catastrophic Personal Injury, law firm based in Chapel Hill, N.C. (2010–2012)

Educational Activities

  • University of North Carolina School of Law
    • UNC Pro Bono — 100+ hours completed
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.

Previous Professional Experience

  • Commercial Litigation Attorney, law firm based in Raleigh (2017–2020)
  • Workers’ Compensation, Social Security Disability, and Mass Torts Attorney, Greensboro office of a regional law firm (2016–2017) 
  • Legal Specialist — Creditors’ Rights, law firm based in Raleigh (2015–2016)
  • Legal Intern, Cisco Systems (2014)
  • Legal Intern — Torts Division, North Carolina Attorney General’s Office (2013)
  • Paralegal — Catastrophic Personal Injury, law firm based in Chapel Hill, N.C. (2010–2012)

Educational Activities

  • University of North Carolina School of Law
    • UNC Pro Bono — 100+ hours completed

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Recognitions

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Professional Activities

  • President, North Carolina Creditors Bar Association (2021–2023)
    • Vice President (2019–2021)
  • Member, National Creditors Bar Association

Hannah is a seasoned litigator with extensive experience representing clients across a wide spectrum of complex civil and regulatory matters. She routinely handles high-stakes disputes requiring strategic judgment, meticulous legal analysis, and decisive advocacy, and is known for delivering practical, results-driven solutions in challenging and fast-moving litigation environments. Throughout her career, Hannah has successfully represented... clients across a diverse range of industries, including (but not limited to) healthcare, insurance, manufacturing, supply-chain, construction (both large-scale and family-owned businesses), consumer finance, automotive, commercial real estate, employment law, OSHA/workplace safety, and products liability. This breadth of experience allows her to quickly understand industry-specific challenges and tailor litigation strategies accordingly.

Hannah is recognized for her strong advocacy, analytical rigor, and ability to manage complex matters. She is deeply committed to protecting her clients’ interests and advancing their objectives through thoughtful strategy, clear communication, and effective courtroom representation.

Experience

The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.

Previous Professional Experience

  • Commercial Litigation Attorney, law firm based in Raleigh (2017–2020)
  • Workers’ Compensation, Social Security Disability, and Mass Torts Attorney, Greensboro office of a regional law firm (2016–2017) 
  • Legal Specialist — Creditors’ Rights, law firm based in Raleigh (2015–2016)
  • Legal Intern, Cisco Systems (2014)
  • Legal Intern — Torts Division, North Carolina Attorney General’s Office (2013)
  • Paralegal — Catastrophic Personal Injury, law firm based in Chapel Hill, N.C. (2010–2012)

Educational Activities

  • University of North Carolina School of Law
    • UNC Pro Bono — 100+ hours completed

Education

  • Radboud University, LLM, International Business Law (2016)
  • University of North Carolina School of Law, JD (2014)
    • Moot Court Team, Executive Member — Client Counseling
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, BA, Political Science (2009)

Admissions

  • North Carolina
  • South Carolina
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of North Carolina
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of North Carolina

Practice Areas

The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.

  • President, North Carolina Creditors Bar Association (2021–2023)
    • Vice President (2019–2021)
  • Member, National Creditors Bar Association