Scott Hiers

• Counseled a global manufacturer in connection with multiple regulatory investigations into alleged unlawful sales to China-based end users.
• Represented a major European financial institution in a cross-border internal investigation involving potential civil and criminal exposure under U.S. sanctions laws.
• Represented a boutique investment bank in connection with an investigation by OFAC concerning potential sanctions violations.
• Counseled a major technology company in an investigation into, and subsequent federal court litigation against, the operators of criminal botnet.
• Represented a hospitality company in an internal investigation and related law enforcement referral concerning the theft of trade secrets by a former executive.
• Represented international investors in federal court litigation to confirm and enforce a foreign arbitral award against a Central Asian sovereign state.
• Advised a major technology company on insider threat detection and response, including coordinating multiple law enforcement referrals related to the theft of trade secrets.
• Advised a critical infrastructure company in its response to a significant cyberattack and resulting data breach.
• Represented a global law firm in commercial litigation arising from a fee dispute with a former partner.
• Represented a real estate investment firm and its principals in connection with a large-scale criminal tax investigation.

Scott Hiers is an associate in the Special Matters & Government Investigations practice who focuses on sensitive and high-profile investigations and disputes, often with cross-border, cyber and/or national security implications.

Scott previously served as a legal extern with the U.S. State Department's Office of the Legal Adviser at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. Prior to becoming a lawyer, he worked as an economic consultant in Washington, D.C.

Scott maintains an active pro bono practice and regularly represents clients seeking refugee protection.