Hannah Kaufman Joseph

Hannah Kaufman Joseph is a business attorney with JBJ Legal in Indianapolis, Indiana. She advises entrepreneurs, small business owners, and established companies on commercial contracts, transactions, financing, and employment matters. Her work includes forming businesses, buying and selling companies, raising capital, and negotiating agreements with vendors, contractors, and customers. She represents clients in industries including hospitality, technology, manufacturing, professional services, and the arts.

Joseph earned a J.D. from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in 2004 and a B.A. in History from Indiana University in 2001, with a minor in Business. She served as Articles Editor of the Indiana Law Review and received an academic writing distinction. Her educational foundation, together with securities and insurance training, supports advice on commercial transactions and the legal risks businesses encounter during growth.

Joseph previously served as corporate counsel to The Finish Line, Inc. and was a founding partner of Joseph and Turow, P.C. She participated in efforts to develop Indiana legislation permitting equity crowdfunding, which created additional financing options for smaller businesses. Her practice includes work with local and national clients, as well as individuals and professional athletes involved in business ventures. She draws on experience operating businesses to address practical contract and financing questions.

Hannah Kaufman Joseph has taught as an adjunct professor at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law and frequently speaks about entrepreneurship, business financing, and employment law. Her recognitions include Indianapolis Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 and selections to Indiana Super Lawyers lists. She also writes about business and legal issues. Her work combines transactional advice, practical commercial experience, and attention to the needs of growing enterprises.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Jeselskis Brinkerhoff and Joseph, LLC
• Member, Indiana State Bar Association
• Board of Directors, Treasurer, Speaker and Micro-Loan Committee Member, Business Ownership Initiative (2012-2018)
• ATID Leadership Program, Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis (2011-Present)
• Work Indy Committee, Plan 2020 Bicentennial Plan for Indianapolis (2014 – 2016)
• Committee Member, Congregation Beth-El Zedeck (2007-2008)
• OPTIONS Program, Indiana Women’s Fund (2006-2010)
• Member, Indiana University Alumni Association (2005-Present)

Licensed State

• Indiana

Education

• Robert H. McKinney School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Indiana University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History

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