Troutman Sanders LLP announced today that Cindy Hanson has joined the firm’s Financial Services Litigation practice as a partner in Atlanta. Prior to joining Troutman Sanders, Cindy was a partner at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP.

Cindy focuses on class action defense and has handled hundreds of matters under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Her practice includes representing consumer reporting agencies, entities furnishing information to those agencies and employers using background check information.

“Cindy’s depth of experience will add to our strengths in this area. She has been involved in some of the most important cases in the field, and our lawyers have had the pleasure of working with her,” said Tony Jones, Chair of the firm’s Litigation Department. “Cindy is results-oriented and enjoys challenging the status quo. She will be a great addition to the firm.”

Cindy is a member of the Georgia, New York and New Jersey Bars, eight Federal Circuit Courts of Appeal and numerous Federal District Courts across the United States.

“Cindy is a leader in class action defense,” said Pete Robinson, managing partner of the Atlanta office. “Her business acumen and knowledge of consumer rights law is unmatched in today’s thriving litigation environment. Her ingenuity will be an asset to the firm and our clients.”

“Troutman Sanders’ commitment to providing excellent service to their clients is reflected in their collaborative approach to handling cases,” said Cindy. “I am excited to be joining such a superb team.”

Cindy obtained her law degree from Columbia University and a bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University.

About Troutman Sanders 
Troutman Sanders LLP is an international law firm with more than 650 lawyers in 16 offices located throughout North America and Asia. Founded in 1897, the firm’s lawyers provide counsel and advice in practically every aspect of civil and commercial law related to the firm’s core practice areas: Corporate, Energy and Industry Regulation, Finance, Litigation and Real Estate. Firm clients range from multinational corporations to individual entrepreneurs, federal and state agencies to foreign governments, and non-profit organizations to businesses representing virtually every sector and industry. See troutmansanders.com for more information.