Hannah James

Hannah James is a Paralegal and Tribal Nations Practice Coordinator at Cultural Heritage Partners, where she supports attorneys and subject matter experts across the firm on litigation, Tribal Nations sovereignty rights, and cultural heritage protection. She assists with legal research, document management, and case coordination, and tracks developments in federal, state, and Tribal law and policy. Her background in archaeology and paralegal studies grounds her contributions to matters involving historic preservation compliance, litigation support, and federal cultural resource policy, and reflects a deep commitment to equitable, community-driven partnerships and long-term stewardship of cultural heritage.

Before joining CHP, she worked as a field archaeologist at James Madison’s Montpelier and Colonial Williamsburg. There, she was deeply involved in public archaeology programs that centered descendant communities, encouraged public participation in the research process, and promoted inclusive storytelling of historic landscapes.

Hannah is a commissioned Public Notary in the Commonwealth of Virginia.