Eric Hansen is a Principal in the Dallas office of McKool Smith. Prior to joining the firm, Eric was a law clerk for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, where he worked for Magistrate Judge Chad Everingham assisting with legal research, opinion drafting, and trial work. Prior to working for the Court, Eric represented clients both in district court and before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Eric represents companies as both plaintiffs and defendants in actions spanning the chemical, electrical, and mechanical arts. He has successfully represented clients in all phases of litigation, from pre-filing diligence through discovery, claim construction, trial, and appeal.

While attending law school, Eric was the production editor and editorial board member of the Northwestern Journal of Technology and Intellectual Property Law.