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Victor M. Hansen is a Professor of Law and Director of the Criminal Practice and Procedure Certificate Program at New England Law | Boston. His expertise spans National Security Law, Military Tribunals, Legal Ethics, and Criminal Procedure, informed by his 20-year career as a U.S. Army Judge Advocate General (JAG) officer.
- LLM, The Judge Advocate General’s School
- JD, Lewis and Clark Law School
- BA, Brigham Young University
Hansen’s research focuses on the intersection of Military Justice, Constitutional Law, and National Security Policy. Recent work analyzes the legal implications of the January 6 Capitol attack, advocating for a 9/11-style commission to address systemic vulnerabilities in democratic institutions.
His publications since 2018 highlight evolving challenges in Command Responsibility, Extraordinary Renditions, and War on Terror jurisprudence. Collaborative efforts include co-authoring The Law of Armed Conflict: An Operational Approach with Geoffrey Corn and others.
As a former military prosecutor and defense attorney, Hansen brings operational experience to his academic work, particularly in Military Commissions and Legal Reforms. His commentary appears in outlets like JURIST and The Hill.
