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Kurt Hansson, Esq.
Download Bio Contact Case ManagerKurt Hansson is a retired partner who worked in the Complex Litigation and Arbitration practice group at Paul Hastings, based in the firm’s New York office. With nearly 40 years of litigation experience, he has helped manage the firm’s Complex Litigation practice and Litigation Department for approximately 30 years. He is widely recognized for his extensive trial experience in diverse forums worldwide and his creative strategies for resolving complex legal disputes for high-profile global clients.
A leader in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Mr. Hansson was instrumental in establishing GE’s Early Case Assessment (ECA) program. This pioneering initiative, subsequently adopted by numerous other corporations, focuses on the early identification of litigation risks to reduce costs and potential liability. By implementing these programs for Fortune 500 clients, he ensures that organizations are positioned for success whether through early resolution or at trial.
Mr. Hansson is a member of the state and federal bars in New York, Connecticut, and the District of Columbia. His admissions also include the United States Court of Appeals for the Second and Third Circuits, as well as the United States Supreme Court.
Areas of Expertise
- COMPLEX COMMERCIAL LITIGATION
- INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION
- ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR)
- EARLY CASE ASSESSMENT (ECA) PROGRAMS
- CORPORATE RISK MANAGEMENT
- MULTIJURISDICTIONAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Professional History
Paul Hastings LLP
- Partner, Complex Litigation and Arbitration Practice Group: Based in the New York office, representing Fortune 500 clients in high-stakes litigation and global arbitration.
- Management Leadership: Served in key leadership roles managing the firm’s Complex Litigation practice group and the broader Litigation Department for three decades.
Strategic Advisory Roles
- GE Early Case Assessment Program: Served as a primary architect in developing and establishing General Electric’s ECA program, which became a gold standard for corporate litigation management.
- Fortune 500 Consultant: Developed and implemented risk mitigation and ADR programs for leading global corporations to streamline litigation workflows.
Representative Matters
Complex Litigation
- Trial Counsel: Served as lead counsel in extensive trial proceedings worldwide, handling matters ranging from commercial contract disputes to complex multi-party litigation.
- Appellate Advocacy: Represented clients before the New York Court of Appeals and various United States Circuit Courts.
Education and Service
- Admitted to Practice: New York, Connecticut, and the District of Columbia.
- Court Admissions: United States Supreme Court; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second and Third Circuits.
- Professional Leadership: Approximately 30 years of management experience within a top-tier international law firm’s litigation department.