Brian Hanning

Brian Hanning

Adjunct Faculty

Professional Biography

Brian Hanning is an attorney and the owner for Hanning Law Limited, advising and representing entrepreneurs through corporate and intellectual property matters. He brings extensive experience at the startup and early stage of a business, with substantial work with local organizations such as Founded In FoCo. He received an Attorney of the Year award with Colorado Attorneys for the Arts and frequently presents through CAFTA around the state. He was the Chair of the Colorado Bar Association’s Intellectual Property section and is currently on the advisory board for the Colorado Lawyer. His legal practice focuses on representing small and micro business owners regarding ownership agreements, customer contracts, trademarks, and copyrights.

As an Adjunct Professor at the University of Denver Strum College of Law, Brian teaches the IP Capstone course primarily focusing on the intersection of corporate and intellectual property. He received his JD from Michigan State University College of Law and his BS from Colorado State University College of Business.