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Jason Hanselman’s practice focuses on several areas related to government policy, including education law, non-profit corporations, and political compliance. Mr. Hanselman also handles administrative law and regulatory matters, such as casino gaming, state contract procurement, campaign finance, and election law.
Mr. Hanselman’s clients include businesses, associations, public universities, colleges, school districts and Native American tribes. Mr. Hanselman has been involved in the formation of dozens of new public charter schools on behalf of public universities, community colleges and intermediate school districts.
Mr. Hanselman also represents casino licensees, casino supplier licensees and vendors before the Michigan Gaming Control Board. In March 2005, Mr. Hanselman helped facilitate the acquisition of one of Detroit's casinos, including negotiating $1.1 billon in acquisition financing and obtaining regulatory approval for the acquisition from the Michigan Gaming Control Board. Mr. Hanselman was part of the legal team that successfully defended Mayor Kilpatrick's election in the 2005 Detroit mayoral recount.
Prior to joining Dykema, Mr. Hanselman worked at the Michigan Supreme Court, State Court Administrative Office, the United States Internal Revenue Service and the Michigan House of Representatives.
In law school, Mr. Hanselman was a Student Editor of the Journal of Psychology, Public Policy and Law.
Significant Decisions
MotorCity Casino v Michigan Gaming Control Board, et al, Wayne County Circuit Court No. 07-726167-PZ, Michigan Court of Appeals Case No. 280898, enjoined Michigan Gaming Control Board from closing Detroit casinos during state government shutdown.
In re Request for Advisory Opinion Regarding Constitutionality of 2005 PA 71, 721 NW2d 799 (2006), assisted in drafting Advisory Opinion request by Michigan House of Representatives and in preparing Amicus brief regarding constitutionality of photo identification requirement in Michigan Election Law.
Michigan Educ Ass'n v Superintendent of Public Instruction, 272 Mich App 1, 2006 WL 2141383 (2006), successfully defended challenge to constitutionality of Bay Mills Community College as charter school authorizing body.
Marion, et al v Saline Township, Washtenaw Circuit Court No. 06-440-CZ (2006), enjoined township from placing millage proposal on ballot.
Senate Republican Campaign Committee v Michigan Secretary of State and Senate Democratic Fund, United States District Court (2006), sought Temporary Restraining Order to prevent infringement of constitutional rights resulting from violation of contribution limits under Michigan Campaign Finance Act.
Michigan Republican Party v Michigan Secretary of State and Michigan Democratic Party, Wayne County Circuit Court Case No. 06-631346-AW; Michigan Supreme Court Case No. 132409 (2006), enjoined Michigan Democratic Party from violating Election Law.
Freman Hendrix and Kilpatrick For Mayor v Jackie L. Currie, Wayne County Circuit Court Case No. 05-53354-AW; Michigan Court of Appeals (2005), obtained Temporary Restraining Order compelling City Clerk to disclose election records fairly to City of Detroit mayoral candidates Freman Hendrix and Kwame Kilpatrick.
Bay County Democratic Party and Michigan Democratic Party v Michigan Secretary of State and Director of Elections, United States District Court Case No. 04-CV-10257-BC (2004), represented intervening township and county clerks in challenge against constitutionality of provisional ballot statute.
Michigan United Conservation Clubs v Secretary of State and State Board of Canvassers, 464 Mich 359, 630 NW2d 297 (2001), Amicus on behalf of individual Senator and Representatives regarding whether legislative enactment was subject to the power of referendum under State Constitution.
Seminars and Speeches
11/12/2007 Tribal Gaming: Beyond the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, Global Gaming Expo, Las Vegas, Nevada
6/23/2007 Importance of Roving Legal Teams and Legal Issues Facing Poll Watchers on Election Day, Republican National Lawyers Association Election Law School, New Orleans, Louisiana
6/8/2006 Roles and Responsibilities of Charter School Boards, Michigan Council of Charter School Authorizers Seminar, Allen Park, Michigan
10/14/2004 Campaign Finance Law for Trade Associations, Michigan Society of Association Executives Law Seminar, Lansing, Michigan
12/14/2001 Legal Audits for Trade Associations, Michigan Society of Association Executives 2001 Trade Association, Lansing, Michigan
Publications
12/2007 Ingham County Bar Association BRIEFS, "License and registration, please: New photo ID law runs smoothly"
12/2007 Ingham County Bar Association BRIEFS, "Primary Primer: MI Supreme Court upholds Michigan Primary Law"
5/2007 Ingham County Bar Association BRIEFS, "Drawing Lines: Effect of Recent, Upcoming Elections on Redistricting"
3/2007 Ingham County Bar Association BRIEFS, "Privatizing Michigan's lottery: Playing with numbers and Michigan's financial future"
1/2007 Ingham County Bar Association BRIEFS, "Civic Resurgence: Record Turnout Takes Country and State in New Directions"
ICLE's Michigan Business Formbook, Nonprofit Entities, Second Edition
10/2006 Ingham County Bar Association BRIEFS, "2006 Ballot Proposals: A matter of life, death...for the doves"
Spring 2006 Michigan Business Law Journal, "Shuffle Up and Deal: A Primer on Charitable Gaming in Michigan"
Why Does A Contractor Need A Gaming License? Construction Association of Michigan
3/2005 Ingham County Bar Association BRIEFS, "Politics as Usual: Don't Litigate - Legislate"
Gaming Lawyers Website, "http://www.gaminglawyers.net"
Michigan Voucher Proposal and the Future of School Choice, with Richard D. McLellan and Sandra M. Cotter, presented by Richard D. McLellan on May 3, 2001 to the National Center for the Study of Privatization in Education, Teachers College, Columbia University
Professional Associations
Republican National Lawyers Association
Michigan Society of Association Executives
American Bar Association
Ingham County Bar Association Publications Committee
State Bar of Michigan, Publications and Website Advisory Committee
Michigan Association of School Boards Council of School Attorneys
Civic and Cultural Involvements
Elected Precinct Delegate in Clinton County
Appointed Board Member of the Clinton County Community Corrections Board
Awards
University of Miami: Dean's Scholar.
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