Jim Trautwein
McKenzie Whitley
Paralegal
Legal Assistant
Meet Jim Trautwein, a paralegal at Hansel Law. Jim supports four attorneys and a law clerk and supervises two legal assistants in our busy civil rights plaintiff’s firm.
Jim brings a wealth of litigation experience from almost 35 years working in the legal field. Jim has worked in personal injury, medical malpractice, products liability, and many other areas of law, including for an expert witness epidemiologist.
Having graduated with honors from University of Baltimore with a bachelor’s degree in Jurisprudence, Jim looks forward to completing law school at the University of Baltimore. Jim is passionate about civil rights law and is excited to join our “work-hard, play-hard” firm.
Jim brings a wealth of litigation experience from almost 35 years working in the legal field. Jim has worked in personal injury, medical malpractice, products liability, and many other areas of law, including for an expert witness epidemiologist.
Having graduated with honors from University of Baltimore with a bachelor’s degree in Jurisprudence, Jim looks forward to completing law school at the University of Baltimore. Jim is passionate about civil rights law and is excited to join our “work-hard, play-hard” firm.
Meet McKenzie Whitley, a legal assistant at Hansel Law. In this role, she provides valuable support to attorneys and paralegals by aiding in the discovery process, including records requests, review, organization. She also preserves claims with the State.
McKenzie supports our class action practice, marshalling tens of thousands of pages of data and seeking justice for thousands of people at a time.
McKenzie graduated from Prince George's Community College and Towson University.
McKenzie has her sights set on a career in civil law, with particular interests in Civil Rights and Medical Malpractice.
McKenzie supports our class action practice, marshalling tens of thousands of pages of data and seeking justice for thousands of people at a time.
McKenzie graduated from Prince George's Community College and Towson University.
McKenzie has her sights set on a career in civil law, with particular interests in Civil Rights and Medical Malpractice.
Rachel Henry
Legal Assistant
Meet Rachel Henry, a legal assistant at Hansel Law. Rachel is the client’s first point of contact, serves our class action practice, and supports the attorneys with discovery, trial preparation, and correspondence. Rachel runs bi-weekly meetings to discuss potential new clients.
Rachel studied Biomedical Illustration at Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, where she learned to hone her skill.
Rachel has a passion for prison reform and Civil Rights, and has made an effort to be more active within her community by going to protests and standing with those who are fighting for change.
Ultimately, she wants people to feel heard, understood, and protected.
Rachel studied Biomedical Illustration at Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, where she learned to hone her skill.
Rachel has a passion for prison reform and Civil Rights, and has made an effort to be more active within her community by going to protests and standing with those who are fighting for change.
Ultimately, she wants people to feel heard, understood, and protected.
Thomas Pulley
Law Clerk
Thomas supports our civil rights litigation pertaining to police brutality and corrections misconduct, constitutional law, and criminal law. He will join us as an attorney upon passage of the Bar.
Thomas graduated from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 2025, where he served as the Vice President of the UB Students for Public Interest, and as Chief of Staff to the Student Bar association. He also practiced as a Student Attorney and successfully obtained dismissal of all charges alleged against his clients. Thomas received a bachelor's degree in law and psychology from Western Connecticut State University in 2021. Prior to his receiving his education, Thomas worked as a commercial fisherman on the Alaskan Bering Sea.
Thomas graduated from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 2025, where he served as the Vice President of the UB Students for Public Interest, and as Chief of Staff to the Student Bar association. He also practiced as a Student Attorney and successfully obtained dismissal of all charges alleged against his clients. Thomas received a bachelor's degree in law and psychology from Western Connecticut State University in 2021. Prior to his receiving his education, Thomas worked as a commercial fisherman on the Alaskan Bering Sea.
Your Needs Become Our Goals
The Legal Assistants and Paralegals of Hansel Law are here to meet your needs and exceed your expectations.
Even when your lawyer is in the courtroom, the office is always fully staffed with top notch talent available and ready to help.
Even when your lawyer is in the courtroom, the office is always fully staffed with top notch talent available and ready to help.
