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Luis Hansen

Luis Hansen

Partner

2 South Biscayne Blvd.
21st Floor
Miami, FL 33131
T 305.373.9413
luis.hansen@nelsonmullins.com
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Luis represents employers in a variety of employment law matters. He defends employers before state and federal courts and administrative agencies regarding discrimination, retaliation, whistleblower, wage, and overtime matters. He also advises clients in connection with employee discipline, terminations, personnel policies, and strategies for the prevention of employee lawsuits. Previously a plaintiff-side attorney, Luis has...

Luis represents employers in a variety of employment law matters. He defends employers before state and federal courts and administrative agencies regarding discrimination, retaliation, whistleblower, wage, and overtime matters. He also advises clients in connection with employee discipline, terminations, personnel policies, and strategies for the prevention of employee lawsuits. Previously a plaintiff-side attorney, Luis has a unique understanding of the potential challenges that companies often face in litigation.

Prior to joining Nelson Mullins, Luis served as a student attorney with Northwestern University School of Law’s Juvenile Justice and Criminal Trials and Appeals Clinic, litigating claims of wrongful convictions. Since then, he has represented individuals in complex Section 1983 matters arising out of constitutional violations, including obtaining reversal of summary judgment on behalf of female inmates before the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. 

Luis Hansen

a unique understanding of the potential challenges that companies often face in litigation.

Prior to joining Nelson Mullins, Luis served as a student attorney with Northwestern University School of Law’s Juvenile Justice and Criminal Trials and Appeals Clinic, litigating claims of wrongful convictions. Since then, he has represented individuals in complex Section 1983 matters arising out of constitutional violations, including obtaining reversal of summary judgment on behalf of female inmates before the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. 

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.

Representative Matters

Discrimination, Harassment, Retaliation Defense

  • Regularly represents employers in lawsuits, administrative agency complaints, and appeals relating to alleged violations of Title VII, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and equivalent state fair employment laws.
  • Successfully defended Fortune 500 retail company in numerous lawsuits involving discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, including achieving dismissals through dispositive motions.
  • Successfully defended global recruiting agency in private arbitrations relating to allegations of discrimination and retaliation.

Advice and Counsel

  • Advises clients in connection with employee discipline, terminations, personnel policies, and strategies for the prevention of employee lawsuits,

  • Assists employers in drafting employee handbooks, employment contracts, and offer letters.

Executives

  • Experience representing executives, negotiating and drafting employment and separation agreements and providing advice on restrictive covenant issues.
  • Clients have included executives in international financial institutions.

Previous Professional Experience 

  • Partner, national employment law boutique firm (2022–2025)

  • Associate, plaintiff-side employment law firms (2015–2022)

Languages

  • Spanish

 

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.

Representative Matters

Discrimination, Harassment, Retaliation Defense

  • Regularly represents employers in lawsuits, administrative agency complaints, and appeals relating to alleged violations of Title VII, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and equivalent state fair employment laws.
  • Successfully defended Fortune 500 retail company in numerous lawsuits involving discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, including achieving dismissals through dispositive motions.
  • Successfully defended global recruiting agency in private arbitrations relating to allegations of discrimination and retaliation.

Advice and Counsel

  • Advises clients in connection with employee discipline, terminations, personnel policies, and strategies for the prevention of employee lawsuits,

  • Assists employers in drafting employee handbooks, employment contracts, and offer letters.

Executives

  • Experience representing executives, negotiating and drafting employment and separation agreements and providing advice on restrictive covenant issues.
  • Clients have included executives in international financial institutions.

Previous Professional Experience 

  • Partner, national employment law boutique firm (2022–2025)

  • Associate, plaintiff-side employment law firms (2015–2022)

Languages

  • Spanish

 

Media

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Recognitions

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.

  • Ones to Watch, Labor and Employment Law - Management, Best Lawyers® (2024–2025)

Luis represents employers in a variety of employment law matters. He defends employers before state and federal courts and administrative agencies regarding discrimination, retaliation, whistleblower, wage, and overtime matters. He also advises clients in connection with employee discipline, terminations, personnel policies, and strategies for the prevention of employee lawsuits. Previously a plaintiff-side attorney, Luis has... a unique understanding of the potential challenges that companies often face in litigation.

Prior to joining Nelson Mullins, Luis served as a student attorney with Northwestern University School of Law’s Juvenile Justice and Criminal Trials and Appeals Clinic, litigating claims of wrongful convictions. Since then, he has represented individuals in complex Section 1983 matters arising out of constitutional violations, including obtaining reversal of summary judgment on behalf of female inmates before the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. 

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.

Representative Matters

Discrimination, Harassment, Retaliation Defense

  • Regularly represents employers in lawsuits, administrative agency complaints, and appeals relating to alleged violations of Title VII, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and equivalent state fair employment laws.
  • Successfully defended Fortune 500 retail company in numerous lawsuits involving discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, including achieving dismissals through dispositive motions.
  • Successfully defended global recruiting agency in private arbitrations relating to allegations of discrimination and retaliation.

Advice and Counsel

  • Advises clients in connection with employee discipline, terminations, personnel policies, and strategies for the prevention of employee lawsuits,

  • Assists employers in drafting employee handbooks, employment contracts, and offer letters.

Executives

  • Experience representing executives, negotiating and drafting employment and separation agreements and providing advice on restrictive covenant issues.
  • Clients have included executives in international financial institutions.

Previous Professional Experience 

  • Partner, national employment law boutique firm (2022–2025)

  • Associate, plaintiff-side employment law firms (2015–2022)

Languages

  • Spanish

 

Education

  • Northwestern University School of Law, JD (2012)
  • Harvard University, BA (2008)

Admissions

  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • Texas
  • U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

Clerkships

  • Law Clerk, The Honorable Jose L. Linares, U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey

Practice Areas

Industries

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.

  • Ones to Watch, Labor and Employment Law - Management, Best Lawyers® (2024–2025)