Meet Rachel Henry, the paralegal at Hansel Law. Rachel has been with our firm for three years, starting as a data entry analyst, moving onto a Legal Assistant, and finally ending as a Paralegal. Rachel supports our attorneys in our busy civil rights practice, taking a special interest in how our clients’ claims have affected them personally. Rachel leads with empathy, compassion, and understanding, while still ensuring clients remain informed, organized, and accountable throughout the process. Ultimately, she wants people to feel heard, understood, and protected.

Although Rachel does not hold a formal degree, her commitment to this work has fueled a continuous pursuit of knowledge and professional growth, allowing her to deliver exceptional results for both our clients and herself. She briefly studied Biomedical Illustration at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts before choosing a career path more closely aligned with her strengths and goals. Rachel believes that excellence is defined by dedication and skill, not solely by holding a formal degree.

Influenced by her roots in punk culture, she came to believe that “you can do a lot more damage in the system than you can out of it,” a perspective that ultimately guided her toward a career where she can put that conviction into meaningful practice.