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 focuses on cross-border investigations, government enforcement matters, and complex commercial disputes. He has represented corporations, financial institutions, and individuals in proceedings before the U.S. Department of Justice, SEC, OFAC, BIS, and other federal and state agencies.  

Scott regularly advises multinational companies navigating parallel proceedings before U.S. and foreign authorities. He has experience managing large-scale, multi-jurisdictional document reviews, supervising complex transactional and financial analyses, and counseling clients on compliance program enhancements and crisis management.

Scott previously served as a legal extern with the U.S. Department of State's Office of the Legal Adviser at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. Prior to law school, he worked as an economic consultant in Washington, D.C. Scott maintains an active pro bono practice and regularly represents clients seeking refugee protection.