About Dima

Dima Hanna joined the TALG Irvine office in 2021. Dima was born and raised in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and relocated to Orange County, California, to attend Chapman University, where she graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, International Business emphasis, and a minor in Sociology. Dima thereafter graduated from Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles, California, where she received her Juris Doctorate with a concentration in Civil Litigation and Advocacy.

During her time at law school, Dima gained diverse experience while clerking for the Los Angeles District Attorney’s family violence unit, along with time spent in firms specializing in family law, personal injury, and criminal defense. Dima was also a member of the Entertainment Law Society and a quarterfinalist in the 2019 annual Negotiations Honors Competition. At TALG, Dima’s main focus is corporate transactional law and intellectual property law, while also assisting with civil litigation.

Dima continues to contribute her efforts to a Vietnamese orphanage, for which she participated in a month-long Service Trip to Vietnam, and volunteers for the Lebanon Relief Center during her yearly visits home. In addition to this, Dima enjoys international travel and continually exploring new cultures. She is bilingual in Arabic and English, and spends her free time boxing, skiing, and attending live music events.

Education

  • Chapman University
    • Major cum laude in Business Administration, Concentration in International Business
    • Minor in Sociology
  • Southwestern Law School
    • Juris Doctorate, Concentration in Civil Litigation and Advocacy

Professional Licensure & Admissions

  • State Bar of California
  • United States District Court, Central District of California

Committee Affiliations & Memberships

  • Beverly Hills Bar Association

Dima's Recent Posts

Navigating Trademark Registration

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The Corporate Transparency Act: Preparing for (Potentially) Onerous Reporting Requirements

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Piercing the Corporate Veil and Personal Liability for Business Debts

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The Fair Use Doctrine as a Defense Against Copyright Infringement Claims

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