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 disputes. He has represented corporations, financial institutions, and individuals in internal investigations and proceedings involving the U.S. Department of Justice, SEC, OFAC, BIS, and other U.S. and foreign authorities.

Scott regularly advises multinational companies navigating parallel criminal, civil, and regulatory matters across multiple jurisdictions. He has experience leading fact development in sensitive investigations, including large-scale document reviews and sophisticated transactional and financial analyses. He also counsels clients on compliance program enhancements, crisis management, and managing the legal and business risks associated with government scrutiny.

Scott previously served as a legal extern in the U.S. Department of State’s Office of the Legal Adviser at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. Before law school, he worked as an economic consultant in Washington, D.C. Scott also maintains an active pro bono practice representing individuals seeking asylum and other immigration relief, including in federal court.