UFOs and Law with Ivan Hannel

Ivan Hannel is a U.S. attorney who has become a prominent legal voice in the modern UFO/UAP disclosure movement, best known for representing Luis “Lue” Elizondo, the former Pentagon official who ran the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AATIP). In interviews and podcasts, Hannel offers legal insight into government transparency, whistleblower protections, and the challenges of navigating classified information, helping audiences understand the complex intersection of law, national security, and unidentified aerial phenomena. His appearances on shows like That UFO Podcast explore not just the facts of disclosure efforts, but the legal and political hurdles that shape how and when information comes to light. Apple Podcasts

Beyond representing high-profile clients, Ivan also advocates for those who claim firsthand knowledge of UAP-related encounters, often addressing issues like congressional briefings, restricted access to secure facilities (SCIFs), and the broader implications of government secrecy in the UFO field. Through public interviews and legal commentary, he brings a lawyer’s perspective to a topic often dominated by scientists, military veterans, and experiencers — helping bridge the gap between legal accountability and public interest in unexplained aerial phenomena.