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As deputy general counsel, Dennis assists the general counsel with daily operations, contract negotiations and strategic risk management. He provides market principals with guidance on operational implementation.
Dennis joined Hanson in 2008 as a land acquisition project manager, contributing to projects for clients including the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), the Illinois Tollway and Illinois county, and municipal highway departments. In 2017, he was named Hanson’s first in-house legal counsel, as well as a vice president and secretary, and was elected to the company’s board of directors.
A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, Dennis served as a captain and helicopter pilot during Desert Storm and later as a judge advocate general for the Illinois Army National Guard. Before joining Hanson, he practiced law for IDOT and Illinois’ 8th Judicial Circuit, gaining extensive experience in legal and regulatory matters.
Dennis is dedicated to advancing the engineering and legal professions. In 2024, he delivered a presentation at the Design Professionals Risk Control Group’s Convocation in Atlanta, sharing firsthand insights into risk management and liability practices.
Dennis is a licensed Attorney at Law in Illinois and a member of the Illinois State Bar Association.
Licenses and certifications
Attorney at Law
Education
- Yale University: Bachelor’s degree, economics and political science
- University of Notre Dame: Juris Doctorate
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