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Scott Hiers is an associate in the Special Matters & Government Investigations practice group. He 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.
J.D., University of Michigan Law School, cum laude
B.A. Political Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with honors, Phi Beta Kappa
District of Columbia
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
April 11, 2025
King & Spalding Once Again Earns Top Spot on Global Arbitration Review’s GAR 30 Ranking
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.
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June 26, 2025
Recent OFAC and DOJ Activity Signals Potential New Era of Control-Based Sanctions Enforcement
May 13, 2021
Energy Newsletter - May 2021
April 11, 2025
King & Spalding Once Again Earns Top Spot on Global Arbitration Review’s GAR 30 Ranking
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.
See more
June 26, 2025
Recent OFAC and DOJ Activity Signals Potential New Era of Control-Based Sanctions Enforcement
May 13, 2021
Energy Newsletter - May 2021
April 11, 2025
King & Spalding Once Again Earns Top Spot on Global Arbitration Review’s GAR 30 Ranking
J.D., University of Michigan Law School, cum laude
B.A. Political Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with honors, Phi Beta Kappa
District of Columbia
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia