Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP is pleased to announce that Columbus partner A.J. Hensel has been elected President of the Columbus Chapter of the Federal Bar Association (FBA).
With more than 100 chapters across the country, the FBA is dedicated to advancing the science of jurisprudence and to promoting the welfare, interests, education and professional development of all attorneys involved in federal law. The FBA focuses on four pillars of support for its more than 19,000 members– advocacy, networking, leadership, and learning.
Membership in the Columbus Chapter is comprised of any active member of the FBA who lives or works in the Columbus Metropolitan area.
“As a long-time member and board member, I am honored to have been elected to lead the Columbus Chapter of the FBA,” Hensel said. “We are fortunate to practice in such a vibrant and growing legal community, and I look forward to supporting the values and priorities of the FBA within Central Ohio.”
As a partner in Hahn Loeser’s Columbus Office, Hensel represents and provides counsel to individuals and small businesses in all aspects of civil litigation, risk mitigation and policy initiatives. He has extensive experience handling complex matters for plaintiffs and defendants in both state and federal courts.
Hensel previously served on the Columbus Chapter of the Federal Bar Association’s Board of Directors for four years. He has earned multiple accolades from both Best Lawyers in Lawyers in America® and Ohio Super Lawyers®. In 2018, Hensel was selected as a 40 Under 40 honoree by Columbus Business First. Hensel received his J.D. from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law in 2009 and his B.S. from The U.S. Military Academy in 2001.
Prior to attending law school, Hensel served for five years as an officer in the U.S. Army, achieving the rank of Captain. He was recognized for his exemplary leadership in combat during Operation Iraqi Freedom II, including the Bronze Star and Meritorious Service Medal.
