Taft partner Justin Hanna received the 2024 Inaugural Young ACG Beacon Award for his involvement with the ACG Detroit Chapter. The award honors young professionals in each chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) in the Great Lakes region who have made an extraordinary positive impact on their community. Hanna was recognized as an emerging leader who excels in his professional capacity and also contributes to the growth and enhancement of the ACG community.

Hanna is a partner in Taft’s Detroit office in the Mergers and Acquisitions, Private Equity and Venture Capital, and Emerging Companies practice groups. Hanna’s experience centers on business and real estate law, with a strong emphasis on middle-market M&A. He has dedicated his practice to empowering entrepreneurs, investors, and businesses of all sizes to grow through effective strategic planning and analysis, regardless of the size, complexity, or scale of representation. Hanna serves on the Program Committee for the ACG Detroit Chapter.