Hannah J. LaChance

Attorney

P: 503-276-2112
F: 503-274-1212

601 SW 2nd Avenue, Suite 2300
Portland, OR 97204

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Assistant:
Aaron Starr
(503) 276-2134
astarr@barran.com

Academics

  • Lewis & Clark College of Law (J.D., summa cum laude): Lewis & Clark Law Review, Editor (2023-2024), Member (2022-2024); Women’s Law Caucus, President (2021-2024); Kappa Delta Sorority, Member (2017-present)

  • Franklin & Marshall College (B.A. 2019, Spanish and Philosophy): Pre-Law Honor Society, Web Editor & Member (2018-2019); College Writing Center, Tutor (2018-2019); Middle States Accreditation Committee, Student Representative (2017-2019); Marshall Fellowship Recipient (2019); Committee on Sexual Misconduct, Student Representative (2017-2018); Philosophy Club, President (2016-2019); Summer Travel Award Recipient (2018); Teaching Assistant, Philosophy 100 (2018); Spanish Language Student in Seville, Spain (2018); Teaching Assistant, Women and a Sense of Nation in Latin America (2017)

Hannah LaChance is an attorney in the firm’s employment advice and litigation practices where she advocates for businesses, non-profit organizations, and schools as they navigate complex legal challenges and develop strategic compliance plans. Having grown up in a family of teachers and as a Midwestern native, working with people as well as training and educating clients is Hannah’s favorite part of her work. Hannah is the go-to for handbook reviews, workplace trainings, leave polices, HR audits, and severance agreements.  

While obtaining her law degree, summa cum laude, from Lewis & Clark College of Law, Hannah served as a clerk at Barran Liebman, an Article Editor of Lewis & Clark Law Review, as President of the College’s Women’s Law Caucus, and as a Peer Mentor to first-year law students. Before joining the Barran Liebman team, she served as the Legal Clinic Coordinator for Oregon Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, an intern at the Small Business Legal Clinic, as well as a Summer Law Clerk for Legal Aid Services of Oregon in Douglas County. Through these roles, Hannah gained experience intaking clients, researching complex legal inquiries, drafting memos, and developing case strategies alongside attorneys.  

Prior to law school and during her undergraduate studies at Franklin & Marshall College (where she earned her B.A. in Spanish and Philosophy), Hannah worked in various positions including as a Patient Services Coordinator for Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region, as a tutor at Franklin & Marshall College’s Writing Center, as an Intern for the United States Attorney’s Office (Sex Offense & Domestic Violence Unit), as a Student Representative for her  College’s  Accreditation Committee, and as a Student Representative for Franklin & Marshall College’s Committee on Sexual Misconduct. Hannah enjoyed the opportunity to develop her Spanish-speaking proficiency through several of these diverse roles, as well as through community service with English language schools. In her spare time, Hannah enjoys yoga, ceramics, and exploring Portland’s vibrant coffee and restaurant scene.

Representative Matters

  • Tailored a comprehensive employee handbook for large non-profit corporation.

  • Developed workplace trainings for employers on topics ranging from general legal updates to work visas and leave policies.

  • Administered a comprehensive HR audit of accounting firm to ensure compliance with applicable laws.

  • Drafted severance agreements for a professional services firm, helping to avoid costly future litigation.

Professional Experience & Affiliations

  • Oregon Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts: Clinic Coordinator (2022-2023)

  • Legal Aid Services of Oregon, Douglas County: Summer Law Clerk (2022)

  • Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region: Patient Services Coordinator (2020)

  • United States Attorney’s Office, Sex Offense/Domestic Violence Unit: Intern (2019)

Civic Activities

  • Lancaster City Housing Authority: Intern (2018)

  • International Welcome Center at Ritenour School District, St. Louis: Volunteer (2018)

Representative Presentations

  • ABA CLE: “Pitfalls & Best Practices for Making the Most of Hybrid & Virtual Work Arrangements,” Co-Presenter (1/24/24)

Representative Publications