Heather’s practice focuses on high-stakes commercial litigation and defending clients in government investigations and actions conducted by Federal, State, and local authorities. She represents companies and individuals in connection with all stages of litigation, from investigation through trial and appeal. Her clients span a variety of industries and include financial institutions, broker-dealers, investment advisors, hedge funds, healthcare companies, executive officers, real estate developers, software companies, clothing designers and fashion brands, among others.
Heather regularly writes and speaks on a variety of issues, most recently on topics such as civil and criminal litigation risks for SPACs and non-competition agreements.
Heather represents clients in federal and state courts, as well as in arbitration and mediation proceedings. She has managed complex discovery disputes and has a proven track record of success in her motions practice at both the trial and appellate levels. Her representation has included matters related to business and contract disputes, theft of trade secrets, shareholder disputes, commercial real estate, business divorces and acquisitions, and defamation.
Heather counsels and represents companies and individuals through investigations, criminal prosecutions, and enforcement actions brought by the US Department of Justice (DOJ), US Attorney’s Offices, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and state attorneys general. She has experience on advising clients on matters involving federal and state securities laws, false statements, conspiracy, wire fraud, and government subpoenas, among others.
