Hecker Fink LLP — United States

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Hecker Fink LLP has quickly grown into one of the country’s elite litigation boutiques, fusing a high-stakes, cutting edge litigation practice with a groundbreaking commitment to serving the public interest. The firm has offices in New York, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles. The Hecker Fink team is comprised of highly experienced litigators, trial lawyers, and operations professionals, including eleven former federal prosecutors, four former public defenders, five former U.S. Supreme Court clerks, and dozens of attorneys with experience clerking at all levels of state and federal courts. This uniquely talented pool of attorneys enables Hecker Fink to consistently produce exceptional outcomes and value to our clients, and also earned us the recognition of being named “Boutique Firm of the Year” by Benchmark Litigation four times in the last six years. Hecker Fink litigators have tried numerous civil and criminal cases to verdict in both federal and state courts, and our clients benefit from deep trial experience and a wide range of subject matter knowledge. We offer diverse perspectives and insights from opposite sides of the courtroom, enabling the kind of strategic flexibility that delivers results. In what was recognized by Benchmark Litigation as “Impact Case of the Year” and Global Investigations Review as “Most Important Court Case of the Year,” a team led by Sean Hecker secured a “rare” acquittal at trial in a market manipulation case against a former Barclays trader. Hecker Fink is recognized by Chambers and Legal 500 as having one of the country’s top white collar defense practices. Our commercial litigation, nationwide corporate crime and investigations, FCPA, employment, and higher education practices are similarly ranked by Chambers. The legal guide noted that the Firm is “recognized for its excellence across an array of litigation-related matters” and is “respected by the market for its ‘deep bench of heavy hitters with different backgrounds who are leaders in this area, and are smart, collaborative people.” Our lawyers have tried and won dozens of cases in state and federal courts across the country. Hecker Fink lawyers are also recognized among the leading litigators in the country, consistently earning awards from legal media and professional organizations. An anonymous peer noted to Benchmark Litigation that Hecker Fink lawyers “are unwaveringly committed to staring down injustice without blinking, and their work proves that. They are ambitious, feisty and fearless, especially tailor-made for these tumultuous times.” Another noted that “they are all pretty young, and are already superstars, so really, if they keep that model and all wind up staying together, the sky is the limit.” Commercial Litigation: Hecker Fink lawyers are highly experienced commercial litigators with wide-ranging backgrounds. Clients range from large financial institutions and ratings agencies to Fortune 500 companies, tech companies and startups, and nationally prominent individuals. We are efficient, diverse, creative, collaborative, and focused on achieving the best possible results for our clients. White Collar Criminal Defense: The firm has extensive experience defending companies, boards of directors, and executives in criminal investigations and enforcement and regulatory proceedings across a range of areas. We have particular expertise in the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and anti-corruption, False Claims Act and whistleblower actions, anti-money laundering, and various kinds of financial fraud. Cybersecurity and Data Privacy: Hecker Fink lawyers have wide-ranging experience helping companies and executives navigate complex challenges involving cybersecurity, data privacy, and related regulatory compliance. FCPA and Anti-Corruption: Hecker Fink lawyers have significant expertise representing clients in which the FCPA and other anti-corruption issues arise – including in internal investigations, representing companies and individuals in government enforcement matters, and advising companies on anti-corruption compliance. Employment, Discrimination, and Sexual Misconduct: Hecker Fink lawyers have deep experience advising and representing organizations and individuals in complex and sensitive employment matters, including workplace misconduct, discrimination, harassment, and related litigation. We also have a proven track record in successfully resolving employment disputes out of court. In addition, we work closely with clients to develop and implement policies that promote safe, inclusive, and legally compliant work environments. The firm also frequently leads internal investigations into alleged misconduct and employment discrimination. Investigations and Crisis Management: Hecker Fink helps its clients navigate every aspect of sensitive internal investigations: conducting the investigation, developing internal and external communications strategies, advising on public disclosures, and reviewing and revamping compliance structures. Regulatory and Securities Matters and Litigation: The firm has represented some of the nation’s leading financial institutions and commercial businesses in regulatory proceedings, including securities enforcement proceedings and anti-money laundering investigations, helping clients navigate the ongoing challenges in relationships with regulators, investors, and shareholders that these proceedings can cause. Sports Law: Hecker Fink lawyers have built an established reputation of success representing sports leagues, teams, players, and agents facing a broad range of issues. The firm’s practice includes representing professional sports leagues and athletes in commercial disputes, sports teams and entertainment ventures in government investigations, and universities in Title IX-related athletic disputes. The firm also has extensive experience conducting internal investigations, including an investigation into allegations of gender inequities in the NCAA championships. Public Interest Litigation: Hecker Fink takes on some of the most pressing and groundbreaking public interest litigation in the country. Appellate Law: The firm’s appellate practice spans all areas of its work. Hecker Fink's team of lawyers, which includes five former Supreme Court clerks, have litigated cases in all levels of state and federal courts. ### Staffing Figures - 98 Attorneys

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Amy Jeffress

Partner · Congressional Investigations

Damaris Hernández

Partner · Appellate Litigation

David Gopstein

Partner · Appellate Litigation

David Patton

Partner · White Collar Criminal Defense

Gabrielle Tenzer

Partner · Commercial Litigation

Jeffrey Fisher

Of Counsel · Appellate Litigation

Jeffrey Fisher

Special Counsel · Supreme Court & Appellate

Jenna Dabbs

Partner · Congressional Investigations

John Quinn

Partner · Appellate Litigation

Joshua Matz

Partner · Appellate Litigation

Julie Fink

Partner · Appellate Litigation

Kate Doniger

Partner · Commercial Litigation

Mack Jenkins

Partner · White-Collar Crime

Marshall Miller

Partner · Congressional Investigations

Matthew Craig

Partner · Appellate Litigation

Michael Ferrara

Partner · Appellate Litigation

Sean Hecker

Partner · Appellate Litigation

Shawn Crowley

Partner · Appellate Litigation

Trisha Anderson

Partner · National Security and International Law Enforcement